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Why Is A 1957 Programming Language Still Running The World?

· Fortran Lang Discourse · Oct. 22, 2026, 7:44 p.m.

software development programming-languages Fortran Legacy Software

Summary

This post briefly expresses the author's appreciation for a video discussing the ongoing relevance of a programming language that originated in 1957. However, it raises concerns about the use of AI for narration.

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