About Learn X in Y Minutes
Learn X in Y Minutes is a collection of quick tours through programming languages and related tools. Each tour is a short page of example code with explanations that you can read in a few minutes.
What it does
Each page covers one language and walks through its syntax with commented example code. The languages range from widely used ones such as Java and JavaScript to less common ones such as Forth and Haskell. The pages are maintained by the community, and the site lists translations for many of them.
Key features
- Short example code for each language
- Covers a wide range, from Ada to Java
- Pages translated into many human languages
- Maintained by the community
Who it's for
Developers who need a quick look at an unfamiliar language before starting a project. Students comparing languages side by side will also find it useful.
Pricing and good to know
The tours are read on the site, and the source is available on GitHub. Translations are listed on the front page, so readers can pick the language they prefer.
Highlights
- Short example code for each language
- Covers a wide range, from Ada to Java
- Pages translated into many human languages
- Maintained by the community
