Definition of programming languages

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HTML: Stands for Hypertext Markup Language, it is not a programming language at all, but as the name says it is a markup language. User can use it to make and format paragraphs, sections, links, or headings for websites and applications. It is used by beginners and is very easy to learn (Hostinger Tutorials, 2019).

CSS: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is a second common language used to develop webpages, as HTML is the first one, but unlike Hypertext Markup Language it is named as the programming language. It comes constant and defines your document's visual style. Such as fonts, colors, or page layouts - it is all specified by CSS (Morris, n.d.).

JavaScript: It is a programming language that is based on text. It is using the server-side and the client-side which empower you to make your websites interactive. JavaScript is also the most popular programming language which is not only used for creating web pages. Moreover, you can use it for game development, developing server applications, or to create web or mobile apps (Reactor, 2018).

Python: It is a general-purpose coding language which means that it allows you to use this language for not only web development but for things like these:

- Desktop app development

- Software development

- Processing big data

- Performing mathematical calculations

- Writing systems scripts

Python is also an easy language to learn but has a wider range of usability (Morris, n.d.).

Ruby: It is a dynamic, object-oriented programming language created by Yukihiro Matsumoto in 1995.

In ruby language, everything is oriented to be an object. This affords a greater ability to use method chaining, where you need to merge many lines into one. Ruby is also very flexible and allows users to modify language in different parts if they wish to (Hope, 2019).

References: 

Hostinger Tutorials. 2019. What Is HTML? The Basics Of Hypertext Markup Language Explained. [online] Available at: <https://www.hostinger.com/tutorials/what-is-html> [Accessed 16 January 2021].

Morris, S., n.d. What Is CSS, How Does It Work And What Is It Used For? - Skillcrush. [online] Skillcrush. Available at: <https://skillcrush.com/blog/css/> [Accessed 16 January 2021].

Reactor, H., 2018. [online] Hackreactor.com. Available at: <https://www.hackreactor.com/blog/what-is-javascript-used-for> [Accessed 16 January 2021].

Morris, S., n.d. What Is Python? Everything You Need To Know - Skillcrush. [online] Skillcrush. Available at: <https://skillcrush.com/blog/what-is-python/> [Accessed 16 January 2021].

Hope, C., 2019. What Is Ruby?. [online] Computerhope.com. Available at: <https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/r/ruby.htm> [Accessed 16 January 2021].