Why are there so many different coding languages?

Question

I have studied code both in school and SoloLearn for a while now, and I am still wonderin why do we have so many different coding languages? I can understand that HTML is for the content, CSS does the styling and JavaScript makes things move, but what about all the others, starting from C++ to Ruby and Python? Is it useful to know a bit of many languages or learn few properly? What do you do with different languages, and why are they better in some tasks than others?

Answer 1

First of all, every programming languages has its own significance and uniqueness. Html Css JavaScript PHP SQL are used for making websites. Other languages such as c# mixed with unity are used for many games. Java and Kotlin are used for developing apps for Android.Swift is used for iOS apps and games development. And as I have say, Some of them has their uniqueness, that's why they are better in some fields of work and others are in other field of work.

Answer 2

Because every language is the best at what they do. Every time a new language is released, it improved upon the last.

Answer 3

It's really no different than any other product, why are there so many types of cars, SUVs, minivans, etc.. many have different purposes such as a sports car vs a minivan, while in other cases they can do the same thing for example if you need to fit 7 people an suv or minivan could work, but you may find that you prefer the way one does it versus another. The industry you'd like to work in might dictate the languages you want to learn. I think you should focus on one, I chose Java and when you feel solid, then you become familiar with others, if not an expert. Good luck.

Answer 4

frankly speaking I ask myself the same question everyday, but I seem to get few hints when I learn a new language.

it has a lot to do with paradigm , resource availability, community interests , push from big companies, ease of use , development requirements on various hardware and software platforms

and so much more

Answer 5

@Jose Ayala, agreed !
master of one , easily gets acquainted with others

Answer 6

You are right @Obbu. There are about 50+ programming languages. Once I have to write a code on codefights.com, they gave me an option to write my code in more than 25+ languages. Although, they don't teach them, it is a site for practicing the skills.

Answer 7

the languages on here barely scratch the surface of the amount of languages that are out there.

Answer 8

theres way more than 50 languages

Answer 9

https://xkcd.com/927/