Summer of Languages

The HiRSE ‘Summer of Programming Languages’ is now live!

Ever wondered “Am I using a suitable programming language for this task?” or “‘I’m always using the same language but is there a better language out there for this?” The HiRSE Summer of Programming Languages seminar series is here to help you find answers.

We have launched this seminar series to provide some examples to help answer the question of which language can be used for what purpose, focusing on concrete examples and tips for the creation of Research Software. The series is designed to be a resource of concise online talks on the HiRSE YouTube channel that the RSE community can use at any time. Our presenters showcase a language, presenting what they feel are the important aspects of the language, the environment and tools around it, as well as the advantages and disadvantages for people who create research software.

Featured Languages Our expert presenters cover seven essential programming languages. All videos can be found on the HiRSE YouTube Channel or at the links below:

• “Rust” by Timo Betcke

• “R” by Heather Turner

• “Julia” by Valentin Churavy and Mosè Giordano

• “Python” by Magnus Hagdorn

• “Fortran” by Damian Rouson

• “C++” by Ivo Kabadshow

• “Chapel” by Brad Chamberlain