Why so many computer programming languages?

peterangelo:
Why so many computer programming languages?

Because we have the resources to make them. It only takes one simple laptop to start one.
Back in the days.... let’s leave the talk to another day.

peterangelo:
Why so many computer programming languages?

Limit and Simplicity

One of the easiest things to learn.

peterangelo:
Why so many computer programming languages?

Why so many Human Languages ?


PSS: So Humans get plenty languages BUT una no want make computer get him own

stanliwise:
Because we have the resources to make them. It only takes one simple laptop to start one.
Back in the days.... let’s leave the talk to another day.

Every Language came into existence for a reason - either to provide what's currently missing or to improve what's already in existence.

Also just like the OpenSource world, anyone with the right knowledge can write a language especially if you happen to have some inputs and current maintainer of your choice language isn't cooperating.

That's mostly one of the many reasons People Fork softwares. To make something as custom as You love it to be

peterangelo:
Why so many computer programming languages?

bassdow:


Every Language came into existence for a reason - either to provide what's currently missing or to improve what's already in existence.

Also just like the OpenSource world, anyone with the right knowledge can write a language especially if you happen to have some inputs and current maintainer of your choice language isn't cooperating.

That's mostly one of the many reasons People Fork softwares. To make something as custom as You love it to be

That right there - what @bassdow said - is the main reason there are so many programming languages. Programming languages are used (as a tool) to instruct a computer on how to solve a particular problem. Here are some examples:

- C, and C++ are primarily used for system programming, and machine level programming (building Operating systems, developing game engines).
- Python is good for Data Science, Data Modelling, Machine learning
- PHP has its strengths in back-end web development
- Java and C# are particularly good for building enterprise grade solutions

Truth be told, most programming languages can be used to solve any problem, in any domain. However, the takeaway is that you should try to use the tool (programming language) best suited for the job.

Each language serves different purpose. Those language are built to solve a particular problem, na we dey generalize them when introduced to us.

Why so many car brands?

Programming languages are choices
Programming languages are developed to handle a specific task and different tasks.

You cant use a toyota Camry sedan to pack large loads?
But you can use a toyota hilux to pack large loads

So programming comes in different languages to handle different tasks or program

Goodluck