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I'm not a programmer. I'm wondering why there are so many programming languages. Isn't it better to have one that is based on logic that can be a universal programming language?

I'm not a programmer. I'm wondering why there are so many programming languages. Isn't it better to have one that is based on logic that can be a universal programming language?

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[–] [deleted] • 1 pt

Why are there so many types of screwdriver? Or hammer? Shovel?

Different tools for the job. Not to mention new tech needs new languages. You're not gonna code web APIs with Fortran, or code AS/400 screens in C#.NET.