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Programming Language

APL

Appeared 1966

Developed in the 1960s by Kenneth E. Iverson. Its central datatype is the multi-dimensional array, and it uses unique symbols to represent functions, allowing for very concise code. APL has influenced many areas including concept modeling and functional programming, and inspired several other languages.

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Descendants graph

Descendants graph for APL: 8 languages it influenced, 11 influence linksAPL influenced C++APL influenced FutharkAPL influenced GoPython influenced GoAPL influenced KAPL influenced PythonC++ influenced PythonAPL influenced SelfAPL influenced vvvvAPL influenced Wolfram LanguageC++ influenced Wolfram LanguageAPLC++PythonFutharkGoKSelfvvvvWolfram Language
Solid arrows: influence, oldest at the top. Showing the 8 languages APL directly influenced.