A basic feature of number theory, prime numbers are also a fundamental building block of computer science, from hashtables to cryptography.

Over three decades ago, real-time software was predominantly written in assembly language or a combination of assembly and the C programming language. Even today, certain digital signal processing ...

C++ is also popular in systems programming, the automotive industry, the finance sector, and games development. Also: Low-code is on the rise: Should developers worry?

The programming language C++ will turn 38 years old in 2023, yet remains highly popular, having recently been recognized as the fastest growing programming language since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Java ranked fourth in the December 2022 Tiobe index of programming language popularity, the lowest Java has ranked in the history of the index.

Programming languages: C++ overtakes PHP, but JavaScript, Python and Java still rule While the most used programming languages remain stable, there's quite a lot of change elsewhere.

A study conducted by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) put Python at the top of the list of favorite languages among such contenders as Java, JavaScript, C++, and Go.

Best mobile app development software of 2025 This article will look at each of the four most popular programming languages in detail—helping managers select the right tool for the job.

Software development approaches For the purposes of these discussions, software development approaches may be considered to fall into two main camps: old school and new school. Old School: These ...

Wired speaks to Bjarne Stroustup -- the inventor of the C++ programming language -- 25 years after its invention 1985: The first official reference guide for the C++ programming language is published.