Rosetta Code presents solutions to the same programming tasks in multiple languages for comparison.

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About Rosetta Code

Rosetta Code is a programming chrestomathy site that presents solutions to the same task in as many different languages as possible. It shows how languages are similar and different, to help a person grounded in one approach learn another.

The site reports 1,360 tasks, 421 draft tasks, and awareness of 1,009 languages, but does not have solutions for every task in every language. Visitors can contribute by suggesting tasks or languages and by adding tasks, languages, or examples.

Key features

  • Presents solutions to the same task in multiple programming languages
  • Shows how languages are similar and different
  • Allows suggesting new programming tasks
  • Allows suggesting and adding new languages
  • Allows adding tasks and programming examples
  • Lists unimplemented tasks by language
Best for: People with grounding in one programming approach who want to learn another.
Good for
  • Presents the same task in many languages for direct comparison
  • Allows users to contribute tasks, languages, and examples
Watch out for
  • Does not have solutions for every task in every language

Rosetta Code at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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