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Scripting Languages - YAML

Scripting languages are interpreter-based programming languages executed sequentially, widely used for task automation, system administration, web development, and data processing. They feature flexible syntax without requiring compilation, contributing to rapid development and operational efficiency. Major languages include Python, JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell, PHP, Ruby, and Perl, each excelling in specific use cases and platforms.

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- code: "01"
  slug: "python"
  name: "Python"
  description: "A highly versatile scripting language with overwhelming popularity in AI/ML and data analysis."
  category: "General-purpose Scripting Language"
  tiobeRank: 1
  yearCreated: 1991
  primaryUse:
    - "Data Science"
    - "Machine Learning"
    - "Web Development"
    - "Automation"
    - "Scientific Computing"
  supportedPlatforms:
    - "Windows"
    - "macOS"
    - "Linux"
    - "Unix"
- code: "02"
  slug: "javascript"
  name: "JavaScript"
  description: "The standard language for web development, used for both front-end and back-end."
  category: "Web Scripting Language"
  tiobeRank: 6
  yearCreated: 1995
  primaryUse:
    - "Web Front-end"
    - "Web Back-end"
    - "Mobile Apps"
    - "Desktop Apps"
  supportedPlatforms:
    - "Windows"
    - "macOS"
    - "Linux"
    - "Browser"
- code: "03"
  slug: "php"
  name: "PHP"
  description: "A scripting language widely used for server-side web development."
  category: "Web Scripting Language"
  tiobeRank: 15
  yearCreated: 1995
  primaryUse:
    - "Server-side Web Development"
    - "CMS Development"
    - "E-commerce"
    - "API Development"
  supportedPlatforms:
    - "Windows"
    - "macOS"
    - "Linux"
    - "Unix"
- code: "04"
  slug: "perl"
  name: "Perl"
  description: "A scripting language with powerful text processing capabilities, widely used in legacy systems."
  category: "General-purpose Scripting Language"
  tiobeRank: 11
  yearCreated: 1987
  primaryUse:
    - "Text Processing"
    - "System Administration"
    - "Legacy Systems"
    - "Bioinformatics"
  supportedPlatforms:
    - "Windows"
    - "macOS"
    - "Linux"
    - "Unix"
- code: "05"
  slug: "ruby"
  name: "Ruby"
  description: "An object-oriented scripting language with simple and productive syntax."
  category: "General-purpose Scripting Language"
  tiobeRank: 27
  yearCreated: 1995
  primaryUse:
    - "Web Development"
    - "Test Automation"
    - "Scraping"
    - "DevOps"
  supportedPlatforms:
    - "Windows"
    - "macOS"
    - "Linux"
    - "Unix"
- code: "06"
  slug: "bash"
  name: "Bash"
  description: "The standard shell scripting language for Linux/Unix-based operating systems."
  category: "Shell Scripting Language"
  tiobeRank: 48
  yearCreated: 1989
  primaryUse:
    - "System Administration"
    - "Task Automation"
    - "File Operations"
    - "Process Control"
  supportedPlatforms:
    - "Linux"
    - "macOS"
    - "Windows(WSL/Git Bash)"
- code: "07"
  slug: "powershell"
  name: "PowerShell"
  description: "A scripting language developed by Microsoft, specialized for Windows automation and management."
  category: "Shell Scripting Language"
  tiobeRank: 44
  yearCreated: 2006
  primaryUse:
    - "Windows Administration"
    - "Azure Operations"
    - "Active Directory"
    - "Microsoft 365 Management"
  supportedPlatforms:
    - "Windows"
    - "Linux"
    - "macOS"
- code: "08"
  slug: "typescript"
  name: "TypeScript"
  description: "A scripting language for large-scale development that adds static typing to JavaScript."
  category: "Web Scripting Language"
  tiobeRank: 32
  yearCreated: 2012
  primaryUse:
    - "Large-scale Web Apps"
    - "Front-end Development"
    - "Node.js Development"
  supportedPlatforms:
    - "Windows"
    - "macOS"
    - "Linux"
    - "Browser"