How to Create a Programming Language

Many people have difficulties or frustrations with the programming languages they use every day. Some want things to be handled more abstractly, while others dislike implementing features they wish were ‘standard’. Whether you are an IT professional or just a hobbyist, many times you may find yourself wanting to create a new programming language. Steps … Read more

How to Write an Algorithm in Programming Language

An algorithm is a set of steps designed to solve a problem or accomplish a task. Algorithms are usually written in pseudocode, or a combination of your speaking language and one or more programming languages, in advance of writing a program. This minHour teaches you how to piece together an algorithm that gets you started … Read more

What Is Ruby Used For? The Top 9 Uses for the Ruby Programming Language

Wondering if you should learn Ruby over more common programming languages like Python or JavaScript? Ruby is still one of the most popular programming languages in the world due to its portability, flexibility, and ease of use. Ruby (and the popular Ruby-based framework Ruby on Rails) powers many of the web and e-commerce applications you … Read more