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Definition: A high-level programming language developed in the 1970s that is not as user friendly as BASIC, but much easier to use than binary commands. Designed to reduce software development time and to make efficient use of computer resources, C uses some symbols instead of requiring written programming commands and has emerged as one of the most popular software development languages for personal computer applications. (See also BASIC and C++.)
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Definition: An extension of the C programming language combining features of the original and other programming languages. C++ emphasizes the use of small sequences of commands called objects, which are reused to save development time, and is one of the most popular languages for developing graphical applications. (See also C Programming Language.)
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Definition: A hybrid programming language created by Microsoft, C# (pronounced C sharp ) is a modern object-oriented language that enables programmers to quickly build a wide range of applications for the Microsoft .NET platform and is generally seen as a competitor to Java (developed by Sun Microsystems). (See also .NET and Service-oriented Development.)
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Definition: Refers to a specific type of broadband network connectivity made possible through connections, via coaxial cable, to a cable company s head end (where users are then connected to the Internet). Cable broadband services increasingly combine advanced television services (such as HDTV and...
