# language attribute

The language attribute describes the programming language used in a code sample or some other programattic structure.

## Type

maml:devLanguagesType

## Parent Elements

Element | Description
--- | ---
code |

## Usage

          <code
    	language="maml:devLanguagesType"
    />

## Definition

          <attribute name="language" type="maml:devLanguagesType" >
    </attribute>

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