Identify these coding languages: Programming Language Quiz - Round 5
In a series of themed quizzes, a new challenge has been introduced: a test to recognise various graphical/visual programming languages. This is the fourth instalment of the "Do You Recognize These?" series, which has previously covered technologies, embedded systems, charts and graphs, and early 8-bit microprocessors.
Unlike traditional text-based programming languages, graphical/visual programming languages use graphical elements instead of text to write code. This unique approach makes them accessible for a wide range of applications, especially education and specialized domains.
The quiz does not specify any particular graphical/visual programming languages to be recognised, ensuring that participants are tested on their understanding of the general concepts rather than just the more notable ones. Some lesser-known examples include Analytica, a visual language focused on decision analysis with graphical influence diagrams to model complex problems; Blockly, a library offering a visual block-based coding interface often used in education; DRAKON, a flowchart-based visual language originally developed for aerospace; Fabrik, a graphical dataflow programming environment; and Scratch, a popular educational visual programming language used to create animations and games by snapping together code blocks.
The quiz does not use text as the primary means of writing code, as is common in graphical/visual programming languages, and it does not require linear execution knowledge. Instead, it may test data-flow operations and parallel execution support in these languages. Questions may also include charts and graphs related to the graphical/visual programming languages.
It's important to note that graphical/visual programming languages typically require a graphical user interface (GUI), but the quiz does not require GUI knowledge. The focus is on recognising various graphical/visual programming languages, not on their implementation.
These languages are used for creating and testing applications, making them valuable tools in the field of programming. Despite having fewer graphical/visual programming languages compared to text-based programming languages, their unique approach to coding offers a fresh perspective and opens up possibilities for a broader range of users.
So, whether you're a seasoned programmer or a curious beginner, give the "Programming Language Challenge" quiz a try and test your knowledge of graphical/visual programming languages. But remember, no fair peeking at the link before taking the quiz!
This quiz does not restrict participants to recognizing only popular graphical/visual programming languages, but also tests understanding of less-known languages such as Analytica, Blockly, DRAKON, Fabrik, and Scratch. These languages, along with technology, are embedded within the field of programming, offering a unique approach to creating and testing applications.
