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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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Objects of different programming languages

I see some resemblance between objects in js and dictionaries in python. I see each language defines object a little different (and I like all definitions to be the same as some who likes physics). ...
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What is an example of a continuation not implemented as a procedure?

An interesting discussion about the distinction between callbacks and continuations over on SO has prompted this question. By definition, a continuation is an abstract representation of the logic ...
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Is Adobe Coldfusion a good language of choice for modern scalable applications? [on hold]

I started with Coldfusion in my early days of development and over the last few years I have observed it borderline on becoming obsolete, yet it's one of the most simplest languages ever composed. I ...
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What can I do with my programming knowledge [on hold]

I know web design + node.js + jQuery. My dilemma here is, I like to program, but I can't find a reason to actually program. I can't program for a living as I can't have a paypal account due to ...
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Beginner Website - Start with HTML/CSS/JS or go with something more complicated? Where does PHP/Python/ASP.NET fit in? [on hold]

So I know basically zero about programming aside from entry level SQL. I understand I can make a basic website with HTML/CSS/Javascript, but where does something like PHP, Python, or ASP.NET fit in? ...
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How to write comments to explain the “why” behind the callback function when the function and parameter names are insufficient for that?

How should I approach writing comments for callback functions? I want to explain the "why" behind the function when the function and parameter names are insufficient to explain what's going on. I ...
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Need advice/info about replacing binary code with a new computing code I have designed [closed]

Basically as the title states I have designed a new code to replace binary as a computers operating language. I felt that the concept of 0's and 1's and only having a maximum of 250 possible words of ...
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Where can I find an authoritative comparison of computer languages? [closed]

I've reached a point in my career where I want to consider myself less "an {x} engineer" where {x} is a specific programming language, and I want to be more of a language-agnostic software engineer. ...
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Hi I have the lock pattern source code but I don't how to set the lock pattern to home screen [closed]

Hi I have the lock pattern source code but I don't how to set the lock pattern to home screen I have tried this code but failed to get the correct answer to my app.
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Which is the best technology to migrate for me? [closed]

please do not close or downvote...I dont't know weather it is right place(which stackExchange site) or not to ask this question. I am an Android developer with experience of 1.5 years. I want learn ...
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As a senior project manager, should I still keep learning new skill in programming? [closed]

If I'm a senior project manager, should I still keep learning new technology? For example, every month every year, most language updates themselves, and a lot of new programming concepts become ...
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How do programming languages define functions?

How do programming languages define and save functions/methods? I am creating an interpreted programming language in Ruby, and I am trying to figure out how to implement function declaration. My ...
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Does Lisp still have any special feature which has NOT been adopted by other programming languages?

By Lisp, I mean all the Lisp programming languages in a whole. I've been told how amazing Lisp is and know that many languages have been inspired by Lisp. But, I wonder if Lisp still has any ...
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Are there any flaws in this Programming Language / Virtual Machine design?

I am building a Virtual Machine and I think I have a perfect program design but I am worried as I don't have too much experience on this field there might be flaws. Before I'll tell you how it'll ...
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What are the biggest misfeatures or things left undefined in “original” C? [closed]

From Wikipedia: The initial development of C occurred at AT&T Bell Labs between 1969 and 1973;2 according to Ritchie, the most creative period occurred in 1972. If you could write a ...

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