What comp. languages are using software architects to create programs?

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What comp. languages are using software architects to create programs?

Answer 1

The language depends on the type of project because different languages have different advantages and disadvantages. C++ is one of the most common for large projects. Java is one of the most common for programs that have to be cross-platform (run on different types of machines and operating systems). .NET languages (VB .NET and C#) are fairly popular for programs that run behind websites. Python is sometimes used for that as well. Perl is sometimes considered the 'Duct Tape' of programming languages because you can get it to quickly patch and solve problems or use it to create scripts to run multiple tasks in a certain order. The solutions can get messy and ugly, if you are not careful, but it can patch together many things... just like Duct Tape. Perl is common for sys admins.

Another major factor in what language used fore new programs is what language  the company's old programs and libraries used. If a company over the last few decades developed an entire system written in C++, they are not going to switch to Java quickly because all of their old work is in C++ and if a section of the program needs to be update or a new feature needs to be added, C++ will have to be used to modify the old code. The old libraries that are written to handle common tasks for their system will most likely also be for C++. The company will not spend huge amounts of money reinventing the wheel in another language so they so they can use the hot new IT trend. My company still uses and ancient programming language for a large part of its system for that very reason.

Anyways, the language you are most likely to use is C++ (especially for large projects). And if other languages are used they will probably (but not guaranteed) to be Java, C#, or C for decent sized projects.

Answer 2

The best for the job.

For example, those creating operation systems or systems that require precise memory control and speed are using c, c++, and other languages that permit direct memory management.

Those creating database front ends that need to be completed quickly are probably using Java, Visual Basic, or C#.

Those are just some examples.

Answer 3

Your question isn’t worded very well, I assume you mean:

What languages are used by computer architects to write programs?

There are several different languages used depending on what is required.

For a simple website, HTML (or XHTML) and CSS are used with perhaps some Javascript.

For an interactive site with database interaction, it could also be PHP and MySQL or the Microsoft version of this which is called ASP, with SQL.

Other languages include Java, BASIC, Visual Basic, COBOL etc.

There are many different languages that are used today and it all depends on what you are trying to achieve and in what environment.