Artificial languages for instructing computers to do steps of computation in order to complete tasks. They allow programmers to communicate with computers.
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Why are some data types Deprecated while others Obsolete? [closed]
Why are some data types or functions made Obsolete in a newer version of an API and others are marked as Deprecated? Why not make them all Obsolete or why not make them all Deprecated?
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Something similar to Objective-C categories in other languages?
I understand Objective-C categories and how they become useful, but I always have a hard time explaining the concept to other programmers that are not familiar with Objective C.
Maybe I'm just bad ...
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Prioritize compiler functionality/tasks, when designing a new language
I've already made a very simple compiler with limited functionality. Now I'm getting more on it to make it more like a real-world compiler. I definitely need to start over because I've much more ...
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Non-english programming languages [closed]
Is there a definitive listing of programming languages which don't use English for the keywords and statements in the language code?
For example, I know that Russians back in the Cold War were ...
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How should i organize my priorities for learning? [closed]
I could use some guidance on what would be more beneficial to learn as i pursue a computer science degree. I take computer science courses at a nearby college(i am in highschool) and code daily in my ...
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How much is modern programming still tied to underyling digital logic? [closed]
First of all: I've got no academic background. I'm working primarily with Java and Spring and I'm also fond of web programming and relational databases. I hope I'm using the right terms and I hope ...
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What are the differences between Special Edition and the Third Edition of Stroustrup's The C++ Programming Language?
I'm buying a few C++ books after moving from Java. I obviously want to read the reference manual from the man himself, though I cannot tell the difference between these two editions. The special ...
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Books to nail a programming interview [closed]
Can anyone recommend any good books/reading for nailing a programming interview?
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Overlay section of my screen to another section with transparency and also can be clicked through [closed]
I am looking to make a program that accomplishes some simple goals.
I need to be able to specify an area of my screen to have reproduced in a window. Similar to who the windows magnifier works.
I ...
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Are there any memorization techniques that exist for programmers? [closed]
I just watched this video on Ted.com entitled:
Joshua Foer: Feats of memory anyone can do
and it got me thinking about memory from a programmers perspective. There are so many abstract concepts and ...
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Beginner help: where to begin [closed]
I want to learn how to program. A main stream programming language such as Java, C++/C# is my primary target.
Currently, I am a high school student planning to take programming, Digital electronics ...
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iPhone Development [closed]
I'm PHP Developer with 1.5 years of experience. I want to learn iPhone application development. I searched but I think lack of my searching ability I couldn't get the best tutorial to learn iPhone ...
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Difference between a REPL and interactive shell
Noob question. I am not quite able to tell the difference between a REPL and an interactive shell just by reading the definitions on Wikipedia.
Wiki notes that REPL is a particular kind of ...
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What is the difference between developping a web App and a Desktop App [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
What's the difference between a Desktop and Web Application Developer?
I would like to choosse now, if i'm will go to be specialize in web app dev or desktop app ...
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Which programming language should i choose? (much more info inside) [closed]
I am not completely sure if this is the right place to put this question, but since it's the programming thread I guessed that there's many experienced programmers here. :)
Ok, hello! My name is ...
