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# The programming language wars

**[InfoWorld](https://daily.dev/sources/infoworld)** · 5 min read · 66 upvotes · 5 comments

## Summary

Programming language wars often involve heated debates about which language is superior. Nick Hodges reflects on the historical rivalry between Delphi and Visual Basic and notes that while such disputes are common today, a definitive answer on the best language is elusive. He emphasizes the importance of choosing a language that works best for an individual's needs and dismisses the notion of a universally superior language.

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**@andredecamargofernandes** · 2 upvotes

> It's true we shouldn't fight for better language, but I would love to know the reasons behind go choice by Microsoft. It could show us some new view about it

**@matheus17** · 0 upvotes

> capitalism

**@georgevendras** · 0 upvotes

> As for C# to Go transition by Microsoft, it is another company's bombastic example/demonstration on how widely and greatly skillful is in autosabotaging!!! They will soon get rid off LinkedIn, Teams no doubt, Visual Studio (already they created VS Code.....),  why not Windows now they have started to work greatly without bugs!!!! So, no worries!

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