Fortan is introduced to the World in 1956
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PL/1 is derived from elements of both Cobol and Fortan and as such I found the implementation very logical and fairly swift to acquire.
Fortan, like Cobol is a high level compiled programming language.
That which makes them "high level" are their dependence of a "low level software" to interface with and control the hardware and interoperational aspects of their work.
These low level elements are referred to as "system software".
Whereas Cobol is primarily business oriented, Fortan finds it's base in the realm of scientific and numerical computation.
My interests have always been first and formost scientific therefore it is fitting that I studied a smidge of Fortan during the course of my introduction to PL/1.
On this day in 1956 Fortran was introduced to the programmers of the world. It remains dear to my heart for all it allowed me to bring to the table in the technical realm.
Both languages remain in use today but I have moved on to the Fourth Generational Languages.
A Fourth Generation Language (4GL) is a high-level programming language designed to be closer to human language which enables more rapid development and utilizes precoded automation built into the compiler.
These languages are typically specific to the area in which they are utilized such as database query languages like SQL, report generators, and tools for data manipulation, analysis, and web development.