The Art of Programming

In the modern age of computers, all electronic devices made civilization possible with the acceleration of technological enhancement. Nowadays, technology is becoming more complex, but the reasoning is the creativity and innovation of programming languages.

A programming language is simply a set of commands, instructions, and other syntaxes that are used in order to create a software program.

The usage of programming languages has allowed technology to evolve as time goes by. Currently, there are roughly 700 programming languages that exist but only a handful of languages are currently of use.

The current mainstream programming languages can be categorized into two different types"

• Front End 
• Back End

Front end development refers to the practice of converting data to a graphical interface in which users can view and interact with the data. For example, websites, iPhone apps. These specific languages are used mainly for web development due to the rise and popularity of the internet. Front end also refers to the client-side of the application. It includes characteristics of websites such as text colors, styles, images, graphs, tables, buttons, colors, and navigation menu.

In terms of front end development, there are different languages that could be used:

• HTML
• CSS
• Javascript

Also, front end languages have frameworks that enhance the ability of the websites but also make coding more efficient and readable.

Common frameworks would include:

1. AngularJS
2. React.js
3. JQuery
4. SASS

Back end development refers to the server-side of the website in which it stores and manipulates data. Its functionality makes sure everything on the client-side of the website works fine. Although you can't see what's happening, back end languages work alongside with front end languages but within the shadows.

In terms of back end development, there are different languages that could be used:

• PHP
• C++
• Java
• Python
• Node.js
• C#
• Ruby 
• REST,
• GO

Also, back end languages have frameworks such as:

1. Express
2. Django,
3. Rails
4. Laravel
5. Spring

In terms of the difference between Front end and Back end are that they are two aspects of the same situation. The frontend is the part of the website that users can interact with the user interface such as navigating menus, texts, images, and videos. The backend continues to store data and information depending on the user's choice of action on the website.

In the world of programming, people use programming languages for different reasons such as creating applications, websites, and for competition.

There are many people who compete in competitive programming in which is a mind sport. This specific sport involves participants trying to solve logical or mathematical problems with the usage of programming languages. 

The languages commonly used for competitive programming are: 

• C++
• Java
• Python
• Ruby
• ETC.

In terms of competitive programming, backend languages are more commonly used.

Programming itself created a legacy for making everything more efficient and entertaining. People are more drawn towards coding due to the popularity and its high demand in the business market. Every year, new programming languages are being created and exposed to the world, which will continue to evolve the culture of programming.