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Best overallNode.js

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Node.js

JavaScript runtime for servers, command-line tools, and cross-platform applications.

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Rust

Compiler and core tooling for the Rust programming language.

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TypeScript

Typed superset of JavaScript that compiles to JavaScript.

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Swift

Programming language and compiler for Apple platforms and cross-platform development.

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Kotlin

Programming language and compiler for JVM, Android, native, and multiplatform development.

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PHP

Interpreter and core runtime for the PHP programming language.

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Elixir

Functional programming language built on the Erlang VM.

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Ruby

Reference implementation of the Ruby programming language.

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Erlang/OTP

Erlang runtime, standard libraries, and Open Telecom Platform.

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Go

Compiler, standard library, and tools for the Go programming language.

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Python

Reference implementation and runtime for the Python programming language.

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OpenJDK

Open-source implementation of the Java Platform and development kit.

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