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Zahid Abbas
Zahid Abbas

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Types of Programming languages

Here is a clearer overview of some programming languages that are widely used in the software industry:

Procedural Languages

Procedural languages focus on a sequence of steps or procedures to perform a task.
Examples: C, BASIC, Pascal, FORTRAN, COBOL

Functional Languages

Functional languages are based on the concept of evaluating mathematical functions. They are often used in data processing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
Examples: Haskell, Lisp, Scheme, Clojure, Erlang

Object-Oriented Languages

Object-oriented languages are designed to model real-world objects. They are commonly used for web development, desktop applications, and mobile apps.
Examples: Java, Python, C++, C#, Ruby

Scripting Languages

Scripting languages are intended to be simple to learn and use. They are often employed for automation and web development. Typically, scripting languages are interpreted, meaning they are executed directly by the computer without the need for compilation.
Examples: JavaScript, Python, PHP, Perl, Bash, PowerShell

Declarative Programming Languages

Declarative programming languages focus on describing what you want to achieve rather than detailing how to achieve it.
Examples: Prolog, SQL, Haskell

Logic Programming Languages

Logic programming languages are based on principles of logic and theorem proving.
Examples: Prolog, Datalog

Concurrent and Parallel Languages

Concurrent and parallel languages are designed to write programs that can run simultaneously across multiple processors or cores.
Examples: Go, Erlang, Haskell

Domain-Specific Languages (DSLs)

Domain-specific languages are tailored for particular tasks or domains, such as web development, database programming, or scientific computing.
Examples: HTML, SQL, MATLAB

Visual Programming Languages

Visual programming languages enable programmers to create programs by dragging and dropping graphical components.
Examples: Scratch, Blockly

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