III. Linux Programming Languages

One of the more important benefits to Linux is the vast amount of software that is freely available for the operating system. This poses both advantages and disadvantages. For example, having dozens of text editors to choose from is an advantage because that means you aren’t “locked into” using an editor that you really don’t like. However, it can also be a disadvantage because exploring the different editors to find one that suits you best might take some time.

The same can be said for programming languages. Many languages are available, and finding the one that best fits your programming style often takes a lot of trial and error. The focus of this part of the book is to provide a review of some of the more ...

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