Question

Is there a general list of what different programming languages are used to solve different scenarios?

like C is also used in embedded programming,kernel programming,UI programming too(GTK).

C++ is also used for desktop/sever application programming and also business/enterprise applications which sit on the desktop/server or even the web, and also to make computer games

Java is also used for almost anything. same with .Net

Scripting languages are used widely in administrative tasks and web scripting too.

this is my general idea of most languages (excluding functional languages)

can someone correct me and post a precise list of what programming languages can/are used to solve different and most general and common problems across different domains in the IT industry?

Answer 1

These are stereotyped and oversimplified, but:

• Assembly and C: embedded programming, OS programming
• C++: OS programming, native GUI apps, games
• Objective-C: Mac OS programming, iPhone apps
• Java and C#: enterprise web services and web apps
• PHP: web apps
• Ruby/Python/Perl: scripting, web apps
• Fortran/Matlab: mathematical and scientific apps
• Erlang: high-concurrency network and telecom apps
• Scala/F#/Clojure: functional languages, some initial attempts made for business and web apps
• COBOL: business apps (yeah, still to this day…)
• Prolog: artificial intelligence
• Lisp: artificial intelligence (and according to some fans of the language, all of the above)