What makes different programming languages “better” than others? Or more powerful? Why have different languages developed over time? Are they all based on the same thing?
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i think of programming as construction of a machine to do things. like, go do this, now go do that
programming languages instruct computers to do stuff, but different languages provide different tools designed for different purposes. just like plumbers and carpenters and mechanics and tailors are all constructing or working with different stuff so use different tools
that said, there are instructions that they all use. for example, it’s common to turn stuff, like a screw, but sometimes it’s a screwdriver, sometimes it’s a wrench. or they all cut stuff but a carpenter program will be written for saws and a tailor program for scissors. you might be able to make a carpenter program cut cloth for a suit but it ain’t gonna be easy
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