The Top Programming Languages of the 1960s: A Retrospective

A closer look at the languages that dominated the world of computer programming in the 1960s

In the 1960s, the world of computer programming was transformed with the development and widespread adoption of many popular programming languages that are still in use today, including FORTRAN, COBOL, and LISP. Photo by Museums Victoria on Unsplash

The 1960s were a time of great advancement in the field of computer programming. Many popular programming languages that are still in use today were developed or gained widespread adoption during this decade.