From C to Python: Evolving Programming Languages

We are moving from the era of ‘Knowing how to do it’ to the era of ‘Knowing what to ask for’ I have been reflecting on my experience using bytecode tools. I no longer need to know how to read every line of code to build professional-level solutions. In the technology world, we often refer to this shift as moving from “Technical Skill” to “Strategic Skill.” This has led me to a clear conclusion: we are transitioning from the era of ‘Knowing how to do it’ to the era of ‘Knowing what to ask for.’ The true programming language of the future is not Python or C++; it is critical thinking and the ability to articulate a need.

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In 2026, programming languages are evolving rapidly! 🌐 From Python's versatility in data science to JavaScript's dominance in web development, each language has unique applications. What languages are you using, and how are they shaping your projects? Let's discuss! #ProgrammingTrends

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Can you believe it has been 3+ years since this tweet? And it has aged like a fine wine. When we just started prompting, you still had to wire a bunch of code together using Python or JavaScript to get anything real done. Now? A lot of the agents I use are driven by basic Markdown: - agent instructions - memory - skills English didn’t replace programming languages. It became the interface for the underlying abstractions, which are still defined in code. Just like many other programming languages end up compiling to something lower level.

Programming languages are not all the same! They are categorized into three main levels: 1. Machine Language – Binary code directly understood by the CPU 2. Assembly Language – Low-level, human-readable code using mnemonics 3. High-Level Language – Easy-to-read languages like Python, C++, Java,  JavaScript. High-level languages are widely used today because they save time, reduce errors, and are easy to learn. #ProgrammingBasics #FutureSkills #Python #Cplusplus #Java #JavaScript #CodingEducation #LearnProgramming

You write code. But do you know what actually runs? 💻⚙️ Python. Java. C++. All of it eventually turns into something much closer to raw silicon and electricity. And that layer? Most developers never truly understand it. I’m building something to fix that. Introducing: Silicon to Assembly 🚀 A documentation project that breaks down what really happens inside a CPU — from the lowest level up to assembly language. No shortcuts. No black boxes. No “just accept it”. Just pure logic. As Charles E. Leiserson once said: "If you really wanna understand something, you want to understand it to a level that’s necessary and then one level below that, because it gives you an insight as to why that layer is what it is and what’s really going on." 📌 What makes it different? Explains every term — nothing assumed Completely architecture-independent Focuses on understanding, not memorizing Covers the full journey: → CPU internals → Registers & memory → Instruction flow → Assembly If this sounds interesting: Check it out → https://lnkd.in/gVDr7Jmp 🔗 And if you find it valuable, consider dropping a ⭐ on the repo — it really helps the project grow. Most people code. Very few understand what their code becomes. Be one of them. #AssemblyLanguage #LowLevel #ComputerScience #CPU #OpenSource #LearnInPublic #TechEducation

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Where is programming headed? This article explores how concepts from functional programming have spread into “mainstream” languages and how increasing abstraction can reshape the way programmers work. Read here: https://lpi.org/rug6 #LinuxProfessionalInstitute #LPI #functionalprogramming #programminglanguages #python #java #rust #softwaredevelopment #futureofprogramming #programming

I recently finished a low-level programming course where I implemented two garbage collection strategies in C: Reference Counting and Mark-and-Sweep. Working on this helped me understand some important trade-offs: • Reference Counting is simple and gives immediate reclamation, but struggles with cyclic references • Mark-and-Sweep handles cycles, but introduces pauses and requires traversing the object graph • Memory management is not just about correctness — it's about balancing performance, complexity, and real-world constraints One thing that stood out to me is how these ideas directly connect to how modern languages like Python and Java manage memory under the hood. Building these from scratch in C forced me to think about: object lifetimes memory ownership trade-offs between simplicity and completeness. Code (with implementation details): https://lnkd.in/dME23X-j