The History of Programming, Part 1

The History of Programming, Part 1

Explore the evolution of programming languages and significant events in the coding world during the first half of the 21st century in this humorous and insightful 50-minute conference talk. Delve into topics such as the progression of C# versions, Java 11, the Great Monad shortage of 2025, the First and Second Python Wars, and even a satirical look at political events involving AI. Gain valuable historical perspective on the field of programming and understand how past developments continue to shape the future of coding.