What You Need to Know About Programming Languages (Website Development and Software Programming)
Programming languages are used vastly in the computer and technological verse, a prominent term used among computer literate and other technological enthusiast. Various Programming languages have flooded the World with different level of complexities, and with these complexities, various usages. Take for example; the use of a simple HTML and CSS languages which are considered to be mark up languages, also known as the front end development, this languages are powerful tools in the hands of an expert programmer, however limited in its operations and the process of building Android Applications, and other aspects of programming.
Moving further there is also the backend development languages which comprises of PYTHON Programming Language, JAVA, JAVASCRIPT, RUBY, RUST, PHP and many more, this undoubtedly brings to mind the complexities and advance status of this languages which would dictate how they are used and how proficient its outcome would be upon utilization. All in all, Programming Languages are an important part of human evolution bringing to mind, the phrase
“The world is fast becoming a global village!”
This is a phase that has been resounded from generation to generation with its clamor not going unheeded to as the world as seen the rise of programmers like never before skilled and well equipped with knowledge of various programming languages.
In this post, we’ll discuss the front end and Back end programming Languages and could move further to discuss the setting up of Database which are a major aspect on the advance and more complex part of programming. Let’s begin with the front end language of programming:
Website Development
Front end development
This is used in the process of website development and consists of three major languages, HTML, CSS and JAVASCRIPT. These three languages are used for the front end development of websites and are crucial in their roles.
HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language):
Take this to be the skeletal structure of a human body, which is carved in all the right places and carries the framework of the body. The HTML is used to setup the framework of a website. It sets up the structure and how the website would look like upon beautification and functionality. From the header to the body to the footer section, the HTML carries this code which is used to dictate how the site flows at different sections.
CSS (Cascading Style Sheet):
The CSS is also an important part in the process of website development, this is used to beautiful the website and give the images in it some level of complexity, the CSS can be liken to the human skin, which gives beautification and covers all the human organs of functionality. Without the CSS most websites would look heinous and unattractive.
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This language is used to give the website greater level of functionality like form activation and validation, slide shows, status bar, menu drop down functions and many more, without the use of JavaScript then the website would be just another static page with no major function.
In summary this three languages make up the front end languages in the process of website development and are used mainly in the process of developing a website. However the CSS is also used in PYTHON programming language which is a backend programming language. The use of CSS in PYTHON programming is mainly to give the application beautification like the hover effects, background color and text alignment, font style and font size. The use of CSS is seen in the use of PyQt5 aspect of PYTHON programming.
Still on the front end, the use of React.JS a library of JavaScript for web application is very much a big thing in the industry as most companies and organization would prefer the use of a web application over a static or dynamic website built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript alone. Web application offers greater functionality and effective service delivery for various companies and organization websites or in this case web applications.
The front end languages offers some level of beginners algorithm and can be understood with ease especially for newbie’s on course in the journey to become a junior programmer, or a senior and full stack programmer, either way, if developing a passion for programming or desiring to start up a career in this filed and don’t know where to start, HTML should be the first on your list, afterwards, CSS then JAVASCRIPT.
Software Programming
Back End Programming Languages
Back end Programming Languages are a different part of programming, consisting of the more complex and difficult part of its field. Let’s say a student is newly admitted into an institution and offers the beginners course, all too simple and an introduction to future courses of the Student choice of study and stay at the institution, this course would consist of HTML, CSS, and low level JAVASCRIPT as beginner’s course which all together makes up the Front End Development. Upon extension and a move to the upper class, the student would have to drop the Elective Course and declare a Major, the elective courses in the case are the React.JS, Vue.JS, Angular.JS and many more, still all part of JavaScript but on a simpler scale. Now depending on the student’s choice of career either to become a software programmer (Python, Java, etc.) or Andriod Programmer (Kotlin, Java, Kivy, etc.) the student would have to choose the language that best suit their career choice. In other words it is very advisable for you to learn and master HTML, CSS and JAVASCRIPT before advancing to the big leagues as this would help in easy comprehension and understanding of the frame work of the Programming Language.
Moving further, I would like to be the first to issue this subtle warning
“The world would require a certain level of technological knowledge to advance in the next step of human evolution”.
Human evolution as been untamed and has been advancing so rapidly with an explosive rate in the area technological advancement which cannot be ignored. Hundred years back, the world would doubt the existence of a deep space satellite capable of seeing the farthest part of the Milky Way and talks about interstellar space travels would be a thing of science fiction, but in the present all these are reality. The launch of the James Hobbs Satellite and the creation of space craft half as fast as the speed of light, the fastest speed of travel is all thanks to technological advancement.
Learning certain Programming Languages is no longer an option but a mandate. Take a look at the world of Software Programming. The invention of new and complex robotics capable of replacing humans at place of works and other fronts, equipped with artificial intelligence and the right attitude, never getting tired or disobeying orders, one hundred percent loyal as long as it is programmed right and built to serve its functions, this could replace humans and could help employers safe more from salaries and minimum wages in place of maintenance cost. However the maintenance cost would require a developer or programming coming in to do just that, and get paid, making the field lucrative as it gets.
Back end languages like PYTHON which are used in Software development is also a very good language choice. Like JavaScript, Python consist of other Libraries as well like the PyQt5, KivyMD, TKinter, SimpleGui and many more. All this libraries compensate the programming language in the process of software development, PyQt5 contains a frame work of designs used to start up the software design and employ the use of CSS to beautify it, while KivyMD is a library used for Android and Mobile Application Development, TKinter also like PyQt5 is used for developing software’s however an obsolete library of Python Programming Language. There is also the Socket library used to create interaction Applications like Chat bot, Social Media platforms, etc. all this libraries are a part of the Python Programming Language and are easy to learn and master. Where to start from would be simple “INPUT” and “PRINT” statements before advancing to the big leagues.
Also part of the Back End Language is “Java”; used in Android Application development however is being replaced by Kotlin which are invented in 2011, the two programming languages are very similar and very prominent in the process of Android Application Development, all you need to start writing programmes in this language is to download its IDE, (Integrated Development Environment) INTELLI-J on your computer system and learn the basics before proceeding to the first project app creation and within three to six month professional knowledge of Android App Development is acquired.
All these Applications would surely need a Database to operate on as it would guarantee the use of Users information’s for sign up, Log in, and Interactive purposes, all leading to the use of Firebase Authentication, PHPmyAdmin, or even Sqlite3, there is also MongoDB, all part of a complex Database management system. Database is an important part of Software or Application development for various platforms, and cannot be overemphasized, so be it a web application, or software development, in-depth knowledge of Database creation, management, and analysis are important for any programmer. Also to note, a programmer with knowledge in HTML, CSS, JAVASCRIPT, and any Backend Language with Database is a Full Stack Developer and very expensive to afford. In most cases knowledge of database comes with the knowledge of PHP programming Language.
In summary you should also note that becoming a programmer is not a child’s play, either is it a day’s job, as programmers spend years of their lives trying to development the best and most profitable application with the intention to either sell it off or commercialize its usage, either way, if you playing to start up a career in programming, always remember this rule, “As a programmer you have to solve technological problems and make life easier”.
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