Why the next paradigm in programming is no paradigm at all. Published: March 31, 2024 Since the invention of high-level programming languages, programming has been dominated by paradigms. From imperative to object-oriented to functional, paradigms shape much of the modern discourse around programming languages. Paradigms are often used to categorize the many different languages, styles, and eras of programming. Many universities also structure their curricula around paradigms, offering courses i...