Software Design and Development

Effect on a Programmer's Productivity

Different paradigms are used for different problems because they affect the programmer’s productivity. Areas to be considered are:

Speed of code generation – programming languages that increase the speed of code generation increase productivity, as programmers can write more effective code in less time by choosing the most appropriate paradigm.
Approach to testing - programming languages that reduce the time or effort required for testing are desirable to hasten development.
Effect on maintenance - modular programming reduces maintenance time as errors are easier to locate and correct in smaller modules.
Efficiency of solution once coded - programming languages vary in their level of efficiency depending on the computer processor and the level of modularity in the code.
Learning curve (training required) - learning a programming language is time consuming and constant use of the language is needed to maintain skills.