Originally posted on analyticsindiamag. Recently, in the news, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy asked for professionals who know COBOL programming language. “On our list of volunteers, not only do we need healthcare workers, we need engineers with COBOL skills,” said Phil Murphy, governor of New Jersey, in a media statement. What happened is that the state unemployment...
Follow These Quick Wins To Make Python Run Faster Python is too slow, often people complain. But wait, there are many ways to improve its performance This article aims to highlight the key tips in a succinct manner. It is useful for anyone who wants to improve the performance of your python code. I reduced the...
Python is considered as one of the languages with the simplest syntax, along with the huge applicability. There are some common mistakes that developers make when working with the language. Here are some of the most common mistakes that Python developers make. 1. Error handling Errors in Python have a very specific form, called a...
Under the Hood Have you ever found yourself writing code and wondering exactly what is going on under the hood? How does programming really work? In an attempt to peel back at least one of the curtains, Jessica Betts and I created our own Esoteric Programming Language based on Lord of the Rings lore called My_Precious. There are many...
Spoilers: One coding language ended up on both the most loved and most hated lists, according to a Hired report. Employer demand for certain programming languages may be strong, but that doesn’t mean developers always love coding in those languages, according to Hired’s 2019 State of Software Engineers report, released Thursday. What’s Hot at TechRepublic Inside the Raspberry...
Julia Programming Language is Fastest Growing Than Others, Stat Charts Rapid Rise in 2018-19 By Kimberly Cook | 28-Jan-2019 | 37470 Views Up-and-coming language Julia programming language is gaining momentum with programmers, according to its creators. Julia, created in 2009 by MIT researchers, made its public debut in 2012 and over the past year has quickly climbed the ranks...
In computer science, it seems that everybody is focusing on the programming language that the teacher or department chooses – be it Java, C#, Ruby or Python. Deciding upon a programming language to teach is only one step, however. The next question is – how do we gain confidence within ourselves to learn this language, in...
As you know, in the Pragmatic Programmer, section Your Knowledge Portfolio, it is said that Learn at least one new language every year. Different languages solve the same problems in different ways. By learning several different approaches, you can help broaden your thinking and avoid getting stuck in a rut. Additionally, learning many languages is far easier...
The major programming languages all share several traits, including substantial ecosystems that make them quite versatile, large user communities that make hiring easier, and proven track records in real-world use. They also have fundamental, intrinsic qualities that imbue them with unique strengths (and weaknesses). Here are my insights on 14 popular languages (as ranked by Redmonk). A note about language choice Different...
