Programming Languages Information JSON Dataset

This JSON file offers an extensive dataset of key programming languages spanning multiple decades. For each language, the following attributes are covered:

• Name: The official or commonly recognized name of the programming language.
• Year Launched: The year when the language was first introduced or officially released.
• Founder: The individual(s) or organization responsible for the creation and development of the language.
• Primary Use Cases: The main areas or domains where the language finds its most common applications.

Whether you're an educator, a software developer, a historian, or a programming enthusiast, this dataset provides a handy reference to understand the evolution and characteristics of major programming languages.

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Sample Data:

{
  "programming_languages": [
    {
      "name": "Python",
      "year_launched": 1991,
      "founder": "Guido van Rossum",
      "primary_use_cases": "Web Development, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Scientific Computing"
    },
    {
      "name": "Java",
      "year_launched": 1995,
      "founder": "James Gosling",
      "primary_use_cases": "Web Development, Mobile Applications, Enterprise Systems"
    },
    {
      "name": "JavaScript",
      "year_launched": 1995,
      "founder": "Brendan Eich",
      "primary_use_cases": "Web Development, Backend Development (Node.js), Desktop Applications"
    },
    {
      "name": "C++",
      "year_launched": 1985,
      "founder": "Bjarne Stroustrup",
      "primary_use_cases": "System Programming, Game Development, Real-Time Simulations"
    }
  ]
}