Articles: Programming Languages
Here are some brief takes on the languages we most often use to build Web solutions. We describe each language's advantages, disadvantages, and when it's useful:
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Java
A popular, usable language with strong security features. More...
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C++
A tremendously powerful language that takes skill to handle well. More...
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Perl
A powerful tool for handling text and interacting with databases. More...
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PHP
Ideal for modest projects with Web interfaces. More...
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C#
Microsoft's combination of C++ and Java. More...
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JavaScript
A scripting language that makes Web interfaces more powerful and friendly. More...
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Python
A somewhat less common, but powerful, object-oriented language. More...
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ASP.NET
Microsoft's Web development technology. More...
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Visual Basic (VB)
A Windows-only language that's particularly good for building interfaces. More...
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Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
A scripting language that lets you automate tasks in Microsoft software packages. More...