Programming Facts
Bite-sized, interesting facts about the programming languages, frameworks, and tools developers use every day.
The F in F# Officially Stands for Fun
The F in F# officially stands for Fun, according to creator Don Syme. See how that lighthearted naming reveals the enjoyment-first philosophy behind a rigorous, type-driven .NET language.
Why Kotlin Is Named After an Island in the Gulf of Finland
Kotlin gets its name from Kotlin Island in the Gulf of Finland, chosen in imitation of how Java shares a name with an island. Discover how that naming choice reflected the project's ambitions.
Why SQLite Is Dedicated to the Public Domain
SQLite is dedicated to the public domain, not released under a traditional license, so anyone can embed it with no restrictions. See how that freedom drove its adoption and why the maintainers guard it fiercely.