Dario Santarelli • 6/22/2008

Programming languages history

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This article discusses the evolution of programming languages over 50 years, noting the surprising fusion of object-oriented and functional programming paths. It references a diagram and an O'Reilly poster that plots over 50 languages on a timeline, showcasing the growth from few to over 2,500 documented languages.

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