GITBOOK

What programming language is Gitbook written in?

GitBook is a complex software application that is written in a variety of programming languages.

The core of GitBook is written in JavaScript, which is a popular language for web development.

Other languages that are used in GitBook include Python, Go, and Ruby.

Here is a more detailed breakdown of the languages used in GitBook:

  • Frontend: JavaScript (React, Webpack), CSS, HTML

  • Backend: Python (Django), Go (Gin), Ruby (Rails)

  • Infrastructure: Bash, Docker, Kubernetes

In addition to these programming languages, GitBook also uses a number of open-source libraries and frameworks, such as:

  • React (JavaScript UI library)

  • Redux (state management library)

  • Webpack (module bundler)

  • Django REST framework (API development framework)

  • Gin (Go web framework)

  • Rails Active Record (object-relational mapper)

The use of a variety of programming languages and frameworks gives GitBook its flexibility and power. It allows the GitBook team to develop new features and fix bugs quickly and efficiently.

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