Discover the superpowers of 11 different programming languages—plus learn how code makes cool animations!
Think of programming languages as special codes that tell computers what to do. Just like people speak different languages (English, Spanish, French), programmers use different coding languages to talk to computers!
Each programming language has its own set of rules and special powers. Some are great for making games, others for building websites, and some even help create phone apps!
Click "Learn More" on any language card below to dive deeper—and don’t miss the "Fun Coding Animations" section to see how code makes things move!
Each language has special talents! Click "Learn More" to explore each one in detail.
Superpower: Talks directly to computer hardware
Best for: Operating systems, games, embedded systems
Pros: Very fast and powerful
Cons: A bit trickier to learn
Learn MoreSuperpower: Combines power of C with modern features
Best for: Games, big software, high-performance apps
Pros: Fast and flexible
Cons: Has a lot of rules to learn
Learn MoreSuperpower: Great for building Windows apps and games
Best for: Windows software, Unity games, apps
Pros: Easy to use and very versatile
Cons: Works best with Windows
Learn MoreSuperpower: "Write once, run anywhere"
Best for: Android apps, big business software
Pros: Works on almost any device
Cons: Can be verbose (needs lots of code)
Learn MoreSuperpower: Makes websites interactive and fun
Best for: Websites, web apps, games, even robots!
Pros: Essential for web development
Cons: Some tricky parts and unexpected behavior
Learn MoreSuperpower: Modern language for Android apps
Best for: Android apps, web development
Pros: Concise and safe to use
Cons: Not as widely used as some languages
Learn MoreSuperpower: Creates dynamic web pages
Best for: Websites, blogs, content management systems
Pros: Easy to learn and widely used
Cons: Not the most modern approach
Learn MoreSuperpower: Easy to read and write like English
Best for: Beginners, data science, AI, games
Pros: Great first language to learn
Cons: Not the fastest language
Learn MoreSuperpower: Analyzes and visualizes data
Best for: Statistics, data analysis, graphs
Pros: Amazing for working with numbers and data
Cons: Specialized, not great for general programming
Learn MoreSuperpower: Creates safe and fast software
Best for: Systems programming, performance-critical apps
Pros: Prevents many common errors
Cons: Steeper learning curve
Learn MoreSuperpower: Builds amazing iPhone and iPad apps
Best for: iOS apps, macOS software
Pros: Fast, safe, and easy to read
Cons: Mostly for Apple devices
Learn MoreLearn how code makes cool animations! These simple examples show what coding can create.
Code can make text slide across the screen! Programmers use "loops" (repeat commands) to keep it moving.
Example: JavaScript uses setInterval() to move elements.
Want something to flash? Code can change colors back and forth—perfect for game alerts or buttons!
Example: Python uses time.sleep() to pause between color changes.
Code can make things "float" like bubbles! This uses math to slowly change position up and down.
Example: CSS (for websites) uses @keyframes for floating effects.
See at a glance what each language is best at!
| Language | Best For | Learning Difficulty | Speed |
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| C | Operating systems, games |
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| C++ | Games, big software |
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| C# | Windows apps, games |
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| Java | Android apps, business software |
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| JavaScript | Websites, web apps, games |
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| Python | Beginners, data science, AI |
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Note: This chart shows a few of the languages. Click "Learn More" on a language card for full details!
The first computer program was written by a woman named Ada Lovelace in 1843, long before computers were even invented!
Every website you visit uses JavaScript to make things move, change, and interact when you click or type!
Many of your favorite video games are made with C++ because it's super fast and powerful!
Most Android apps are made with Java or Kotlin, while iPhone apps are usually made with Swift!
Pick a language that sounds interesting and click "Learn More" to explore its details! Remember, every programmer started right where you are now.