Types of Programming languages
Zahid Abbas
Posted on September 25, 2023
Here is a clearer overview of some programming languages that are widely used in the software industry:
Procedural Languages
Procedural languages focus on a sequence of steps or procedures to perform a task.
Examples: C, BASIC, Pascal, FORTRAN, COBOL
Functional Languages
Functional languages are based on the concept of evaluating mathematical functions. They are often used in data processing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
Examples: Haskell, Lisp, Scheme, Clojure, Erlang
Object-Oriented Languages
Object-oriented languages are designed to model real-world objects. They are commonly used for web development, desktop applications, and mobile apps.
Examples: Java, Python, C++, C#, Ruby
Scripting Languages
Scripting languages are intended to be simple to learn and use. They are often employed for automation and web development. Typically, scripting languages are interpreted, meaning they are executed directly by the computer without the need for compilation.
Examples: JavaScript, Python, PHP, Perl, Bash, PowerShell
Declarative Programming Languages
Declarative programming languages focus on describing what you want to achieve rather than detailing how to achieve it.
Examples: Prolog, SQL, Haskell
Logic Programming Languages
Logic programming languages are based on principles of logic and theorem proving.
Examples: Prolog, Datalog
Concurrent and Parallel Languages
Concurrent and parallel languages are designed to write programs that can run simultaneously across multiple processors or cores.
Examples: Go, Erlang, Haskell
Domain-Specific Languages (DSLs)
Domain-specific languages are tailored for particular tasks or domains, such as web development, database programming, or scientific computing.
Examples: HTML, SQL, MATLAB
Visual Programming Languages
Visual programming languages enable programmers to create programs by dragging and dropping graphical components.
Examples: Scratch, Blockly
Posted on September 25, 2023
Join Our Newsletter. No Spam, Only the good stuff.
Sign up to receive the latest update from our blog.