Did you know that, between 1976 and 1978, Microsoft developed its own version of the BASIC programming language? It was initially called Altair BASIC before becoming Microsoft BASIC, and it was ...

Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers Are Part of History By: Michelle Smith, Associate Director for Digital Media, Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access Perhaps you've heard that the Smithsonian's ...

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Every so often, someone creates or changes a programming language. In the process, these language creators make a number of design choices. They may wonder whether to ...

UNESCO designated February 9 as the day for the celebration of World Greek Language Day. Credit: Georgia Nomikos/ Courtesy of the author. UNESCO studied the history of the Greek language and ...

In the expansive world of software development, GitHub has emerged as the go-to platform for code sharing and collaboration, boasting a remarkable community of over 100 million developers. In 2025, ...

April 2025 TIOBE Index: Kotlin, Ruby & Swift Drop in Popularity Your email has been sent The market is a bit defensive,” TIOBE Software CEO Paul Jansen said, noting people cling to the familiar top 20 ...

Kotlin, Swift, and Ruby have dropped from their top 20 positions in the language popularity index and seem to be in decline, according to Tiobe. The Kotlin, Swift, and Ruby languages have slipped from ...

Jack Ruby was the sort of Jew who brings a puppy to the rabbi’s house and insists he adopt it. This is not a metaphor. This was Dallas in the early 1960s, and Ruby — born Jacob Leon Rubenstein to ...

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Across Europe, skills shortages are emerging as a key challenge. The Council of the European Union says this is driven by demographic change, demand for new skillsets, and poor working conditions in ...

Students across the nation walk in honor of Ruby Bridges’ legacy while making strides toward a more inclusive education system. Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day (RBWTSD), which takes place on Nov. 14 ...