When the FORTRAN programming language debuted in 1957, it transformed how scientists and engineers programmed computers. Complex calculations could suddenly be expressed in concise, math-like notation ...

Did you know that, between 1976 and 1978, Microsoft developed its own version of the BASIC programming language? It was initially called Altair BASIC before becoming Microsoft BASIC, and it was ...

The Irish language, also known as Gaelic or Gaelige, is a Celtic language that has a rich and fascinating history. The origins of the Irish language can be traced back to the 4th century AD, when it ...

Have you ever wondered how computers understand what we want them to do? It all comes down to programming languages. These special sets of instructions have changed a lot over the years, from really ...

Jensen Huang said people programming AI is similar to the way "you program a person." Speaking at London Tech Week, the Nvidia CEO said all anyone had to do to program AI was "just ask nicely." He ...

Mark Turin receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and Tokyo College, the University of Tokyo. Ross Perlin has received funding from the National Science ...

March 2025 TIOBE Index: Legacy ‘Dinosaur’ Languages Are Making a Comeback Your email has been sent Legacy programming languages remain vital in modern computing, evolving to stay relevant. Their ...

President Donald Trump’s edict this past week declaring English as our official language is at odds with America's long traditions of meeting immigrants halfway in their heritage languages. It ...

Trump's newest executive order also rescinds a Clinton-era mandate that required federally funded organizations to offer language assistance to non-English speakers Anna Moneymaker/Getty Donald Trump ...

The order did not require changes to federal programs but was a victory for America’s English-only movement, which has ties to efforts to restrict immigration and bilingual education. By Luke ...

LFortran is participating again in GSoC 2025 under the Fortran-lang organizations. Below we list developed project ideas listed by priority. The "High Priority" section contains projects that we are ...