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Fortran Turns 70
Original: Celebrating 70 Years of Fortran
The Fortran programming language is marking its 70th anniversary, with the Fortran community publishing a birthday notice on its official site. First developed at IBM in the 1950s, Fortran remains widely used in scientific computing, weather modelling and high-performance computing. Online commenters are reflecting on its longevity and continued relevance alongside modern languages.
Why now: The language's 70th birthday prompted discussion among programmers nostalgic about its history and still using it today
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