Why Do We Need To Know Programming Languages?
Computer programs are developed by using programming languages. A program is a set of instructions followed by the computer, so that data can be processed. The process of producing a program is called programming. Programming is a part of the larger software development process which consists of problem specification, program design, programming, program testing and program maintenance.
There are five Benefits of Understanding Programming Languages
1. Knowing superiority of the programming languages and where it is suitable to be used.
For example : if development involves a rapid prototype, then, it is more efficient to use scripting language like Python, rather than using C or C++.
2. Understanding weaknesses of the Programming Languages
Each language is suitable for one field. For example, to develop graphical user interface (GUI), it is more efficient to use C++ or Java rather than C. To do a lot of calculations, Fortran is more suitable than Java or C.
3. Producing more efficient solutions
If a user understands a few programming languages, he/she can use the most efficient language for solving problem. For example, if the solution requires access to database, it is better to use scripting language like Python for linking, rather than C or C++.
4. Programming Languages will influence user's thinking in solving problem
For example, an object-oriented language will make user think of a solution based on the object concept, while a logic-based language will make the user think of the solution, based on logic.
5. Programming languages are tools for solving problems by using the computer
Most problems are more efficiently solved by experts in the respective fields. Therefore, experts certain fields can learn appropriate programming languages in order to solve their problems.
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