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FORTRAN's 1956 debut remembered by programmers
Original: FORTRAN, the first modern computer language, was first shared with the coding community OTD in 1956 https:// cromwell-in
Programmers are marking the anniversary of FORTRAN, the first modern programming language, which was shared with the coding community on this day in 1956. Developed at IBM, FORTRAN paved the way for scientific computing and modern software development. Posts are sharing links to articles on performance tuning in the language, with users reflecting on its lasting influence.
Why now: The anniversary of FORTRAN's release is being commemorated on this day, prompting nostalgia and discussion among programmers.
Evidence
- FORTRAN, the first modern computer language, was first shared with the coding community OTD in 1956 https:// cromwell-intl.com/open-source/ performance-tuning/?s=mb # programming · bobthetraveler@mastodon.world · 2
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