Did you know that, between 1976 and 1978, Microsoft developed its own version of the BASIC programming language? It was initially called Altair BASIC before becoming Microsoft BASIC, and it was ...

Abstract: Large language models are also increasingly used in education, both by students and teachers. Newly introduced LLM-based tools, such as Codex, Code Llama, and Microsoft’s Copilot, show that ...

Language shouldn't be a barrier to essential information, especially in local communities where people rely on public documents, school forms, health notices, or legal updates to stay informed. Yet ...

Apple's Swift programming language, first released in 2014 for Apple's own platforms, is now pushing to add official support for Android. Historically, Swift has been closely tied to Apple's ecosystem ...

The Technosphere is divided on its opinion on Java’s future. Programming languages erupt every now and then, some stay, make an indelible mark while others fade away. Java has been at the top of the ...

Every so often, someone creates or changes a programming language. In the process, these language creators make a number of design choices. They may wonder whether to check certain conditions at ...

Some programming languages, such as Rust, Go, or TypeScript, are cool. Others, including Cobol and Java, are regarded as dull. However, while Java, which turned 30 on May 23, may not be the most ...

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...

Some programming languages helped send humans to the moon, some are cooking up new leukemia drugs, and some exist just to fuck with you. Brainfuck is a minimalist “esoteric language,” or “esolang,” ...

After updating the Language Support for Java(TM) by Red Hat extension to version 1.42.0 (2025-05-19), my Maven Java projects no longer load properly in Visual Studio Code. The Java Language Server ...

Linda Rosencrance is a freelance writer/editor/author in the Boston area. Rosencrance has over 30 years experience as an investigative reporter, writing for many newspapers in… Artificial intelligence ...