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Programming languages for 2019

8 programming languages to learn in 2019

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Learning new skills takes time - that's why, before learning something, you need to know that what you're learning is going to be worthwhile....
Switching to Python

Python governance vote results are here: The steering council model is the winner

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The election to select the governance model for Python following the stepping down of Guido van Rossum as the BDFL earlier this year has...
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Mozilla shares plans to bring desktop applications, games to WebAssembly and make deeper inroads...

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WebAssembly defines an Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) in a binary format and a corresponding assembly-like text format for executable code in Web pages. It...
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9 reasons why Rust programmers love Rust

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The 2018 survey of the RedMonk Programming Language Rankings marked the entry of a new programming language in their Top 25 list. It has been...
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Why Golang is the fastest growing language on GitHub

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Google’s Go language or alternatively Golang is currently one of the fastest growing programming languages in the software industry. Its speed, simplicity, and reliability...
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Will Rust Replace C++?

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This question has been asked several times, showing that developers like yourself want to know whether Rust will replace the good old, painfully difficult...
No new PEPS will be approved for Python until a new BDFL is chosen next year

No new PEPS will be approved for Python in 2018, with BDFL election pending.

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According to an email exchange, Python will not approve of any proposals or PEPs until January 2019 as the team is planning to choose...
Guido Van Rossum

Why Guido van Rossum quit as the Python chief (BDFL)

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It was the proverbial ‘end of an era’ for Python as Guido van Rossum stepped down as the Python chief, almost 3 decades since...
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Apollo 11 source code: A small step for a woman, and a huge leap...

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Yesterday, reddit saw an explosion of discussion around the original Apollo 11 Guidance Computer (AGC) source code. The code in its entirety was uploaded...
No new PEPS will be approved for Python until a new BDFL is chosen next year

Python founder resigns – Guido van Rossum goes ‘on a permanent vacation from being...

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Python is one of the most popular scripting languages widely adopted and loved due to its simplicity.  Since its humble beginnings in the last...

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Learning Essential Linux Commands for Navigating the Shell Effectively 

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Once we learn how to deploy an Ubuntu server, how to manage users, and how to manage software packages, we should take a moment...

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