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But underestimating HTML is a mistake. HTML is the most significant computing language, programming or otherwise, ever developed.

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In 1972, French journalist Franklin Loufrani was tasked with spearheading a feel-good campaign for the France Soir newspaper. The publication’s goal was to counter widespread social and ...

What are the best programming languages to learn if you’re just starting out? Use our guide to get familiar with seven good languages for beginning coders.

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60 years ago, the inventors of the BASIC programming language actually achieved what they had hoped for: simple programming that is accessible to everyone.

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