Updates

PLH has grown beyond language timelines and ecosystem comparisons.

The biggest addition is the people behind the languages: their backgrounds, contributions, and the stories behind their creations—with portraits, fun facts, and links to sources.

For example, did you know Guido van Rossum started Python as a Christmas-holiday hobby project in 1989?

I wanted PLH to help you discover not just when a language appeared, but who created it and what inspired it.

What’s your favorite story from programming history?