The book discusses comparative analysis of programming languages ​ ​ and compiler design. The first part of the book contains an overview of high-level languages ​ ​ and structural, modular and object-oriented programming technologies related to their evolution. Comparative analysis of languages ​ ​ is carried out, including on the basis of objective criteria, expert assessments are given. The second theme of the book is compiler construction. All elements of the translator and the stages of language implementation from specification to machine code generation are discussed. The book is addressed to university students specializing in computer technology, practical programmers and anyone interested in programming.