Programming language

A programming language is some language for [[programming]].

To break it down, language meaning a set of rules specifying valid syntax and its associated semantics, and to make a computer perform a particular [[task]].

A programming language is developed to: - To fit an application domain - artificial intelligence - [[scientific computing]] - Fit a business need - [[systems programming]] - Languages combine features of previous languages - Languages are still evolving - Java 20, C++23, go1.117ƒ

Besides syntax and semantics, there are other factors in choosing a programming language: - Ecosystem: libraries, version control - Toolchain: testing, formatting, debugging - Programming language: Syntax and semantics, compiler