Introduction to Programming Languages

Programming Languages

Programming language: A system of words and symbols used to write instructions that computers follow.

Coding: The process of writing instructions to a computer in the syntax of a specific programming language.

Computer programming: The process of giving instructions to a computer in order to perform an action or set of actions.

Different programming languages:

CSS(Cascading Style Sheets): A programming language used for web page design that controls graphic elements and page presentation.

HTML5: A programming language that provides structure for web pages and connects to hosting platforms.

Java: A programming language widely used to create enterprise web applications that can run on multiple clients.

PHP(Hypertext Preprocessor): A programming language for web application development.

Python: A general-purpose programming language.

Ruby: An object-oriented programming language for web application development.

Swift: A programming language for MacOS, iOS, WatchOS, and TVOS.

C#: An object-oriented programming language used to create games and mobile apps in the .NET open source developer platform.

C++: An extension of the C programming language that is used to create console games, such as those for Xbox.

R Studio

IDE(Integrated Development Environment): A software application that brings together all the tools a data analyst may want to use in a single place.

Open-source: Code that is freely available and may be modified and shared by the people who use it.

Portfolio: A collection of materials that can be shared with potential employers.