Selecting the optimal programming language

There are many programming languages to choose from, and it's a personal choice for many--you might just pick your favorite, or you might choose the one with the best performance figures. Sometimes, however, other factors are just as important as performance. In this article, learn how to analyze the relevant factors when selecting a programming language. A few project scenarios are outlined to illustrate different variables in your myriad choices.

Source: IBM Developer Works

Robot talk

Robots are creating their own language as part of a project involving the University of Queensland and Queensland University of Technology. Researchers have taught two robots how to speak, but have not given them a specific language. Instead, the robots are making up words for each new place they visit and thing they see.

Source: Physorg.com via ACM Tech News

Internet Language

2l8 = too late
4 = for
4get = forget
afaik = as far as I know
afk = away from keyboard
asap = as soon as possible
atm = at the moment
ayf = all your fault
b4 = before
b4n = bye for now
bbiab = be back in a bit
bbl = be back later
bf = boyfriend
bq = beyond question
brb = be right back
btw = by the way
btdt = been there, done that
byp = beg your pardon
cu = see you/ cracking up
cul = see you/ catch you later
cya = see ya
faq= frequently asked questions
focl = falling off chair laughing
gf = girlfriend
gfc = going for coffee
gmab = give me a break
gmta= great minds think alike
hand= have a nice day
idk = i don't know
ikwum= i know what you mean
jam = just a minute
jas= just a second
jic= just in case
l8r = later
lb(g)r = little boys (girls) room (bathroom break)
myob = mind your own business
lol = laughing out loud
m8 = mate
mlnw = make love not war
ne1 = anyone
nm = nevermind
np = no problem
nrn = no reply necessary
omg = oh my god
p? = pardon?
ppl = people
soy = shame on you
sup = what's up
tia = thanks in advance
thx = thanks
ttyl = talk to you later
ubb = urgent bathroom break
w8 = wait
wbs = write back soon
w8n = waiting
wb = welcome back
wn? = what now? / what next?
xoxo = hugs and kisses
y = why