Introduction
Computer programming is a growing industry today, especially considering that technology is an essential part of people’s everyday lives. With new applications being constantly developed to cater to people’s different needs, programming languages also undergo changes, which allow programmers or software developers to meet the increasing complexities of these modern-day applications. With the long history behind the development of programming languages, which continues even to this day, this paper aims to present a brief overview of this history where some of the important milestones are highlighted.
Origins of Computing and Programming
After the invention of the Chinese abacus and other devices, such as ...