Developers can use traditional programming languages (C++, Python, JavaScript) for blockchain development as well as specifically built solutions like Solidity, Vyper and Scrypto.

This introduction to Solidity programming takes you through an example that's a major reason for its popularity: Building a smart contract with Solidity.

Apple's Swift has far-reaching effects on all platforms, not just iOS, OS X, watchOS and tvOS. Learn why Swift matters, how to use the programming language and how it differs from Objective-C.

Digital bank WeBank to explore using DAML, an open-source smart contract programming language for meeting regulatory requirements.

Algorand and Blockstack are collaborating on a new smart contract programming language that moves the two startups toward direct, inter-blockchain communications.

The programming languages that are in highest demand, from Google's Go to Python to Apple Swift and PHP.

Arduino microcontrollers have added Python to the range of compatible programming languages. Others can be used, and not just Arduino's own IDE app.