Ever wonder how some of the most popular programming languages got their names? You might be surprised to learn that many of them started with completely different names! Check out these fascinating examples:
- JavaScript (Originally: Mocha)
- Python (Originally: Molder)
- Java (Originally: Oak)
- C++ (Originally:_ C with Classes_)
- Ruby (Originally: DLite)
- PHP (Originally: Personal Home Page Tools)
- Perl (Originally: Pearl)
- Rust (Originally: Graydon)
- Swift (Originally: Bob)
- Kotlin (Originally: Jet)
- ECMAScript (Originally: MochaScript)
- TypeScript (Originally: Script#)
- Go (Originally: Go Lang)
- Scala (Originally: Scalable Language)
- Julia (Originally: Cathy)
- Haskell (Originally: ISWIM)
- Lua (Originally: Lua Script)
- Pascal (Originally: P-System)
- Visual Basic (Originally: BASIC Interpreter)
- Delphi (Originally: Turbo Pascal)
🎉 Honorable Mentions:
- C# (Originally: COOL)
- F# (Originally: FSharp)
- ActionScript (Originally: Flash Script)
💡Why the Name Changes? Programming languages often change names due to:
- Trademark issues
- Rebranding for a fresh start
- Expanded capabilities
- To avoid confusion with other languages
- Better reflect the language’s features
- Merging with other projects
- A shift in focus or target audience
- To improve marketability
- Name changes can help languages evolve and stand out in the ever-growing tech landscape! 🌐
Did any of these surprise you? Let’s talk about it in the comments!
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Top comments (2)
ActionScript (Originally: Flash Script) --> DeadScript :: R.I.P.
R.I.P.