Programming Languages That Should Have Won (But Didn’t)

Developers love exploring alternative histories, and sometimes the most powerful programming languages never became mainstream. Programming Languages That Should Have Won (But Didn’t) dives deep into the fascinating world of languages that, despite their innovative features and robust designs, failed to capture the mass market. In this course, you’ll examine each language’s origins, unique paradigms, and lasting impact on software development, exploring why these languages deserved a bigger stage.

Course Outline (Table of Contents):

Module 1: Pioneering Languages That Shaped Ideas

1. ALGOL 60
2. ALGOL 68
3. Simula
4. LISP
5. APL

Module 2: Object-Oriented Trailblazers

1. Smalltalk
2. Eiffel
3. Self
4. CLOS
5. Sather

Module 3: Functional Programming Breakthroughs

1. ML
2. Standard ML
3. OCaml
4. Haskell
5. F#

Module 4: Logic and Declarative Paradigms

1. Prolog
2. Mercury
3. Datalog
4. Curry
5. λProlog

Module 5: Systems and Low-Level Alternatives

1. Forth
2. Modula-2
3. Modula-3
4. Ada
5. PL/I

Module 6: Scripting and Rapid Prototyping Languages

1. SNOBOL
2. AWK
3. Icon
4. Tcl
5. Raku

Module 7: Academic and Research Innovations

1. Miranda
2. Scheme
3. Racket
4. Clean
5. Joy

Module 8: Niche and Experimental Languages

1. Oberon
2. Occam
3. Limbo
4. Io
5. REBOL

Module 9: Emerging Alternatives That Missed the Mainstream

1. D
2. Nim
3. Crystal
4. Pony
5. V

Module 10: Legacy Languages with Hidden Potential

1. BCPL
2. B
3. PL/M
4. IPL
5. J

Step into a world of alternative programming legacies and discover the languages that might have changed computing history if only things had been different. Enroll now to explore the power, passion, and potential behind these unsung heroes of programming!