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Programming Language

Factor

Appeared 2003

Stack-oriented programming language created by Slava Pestov. It features dynamic types, extensible syntax, macros, and garbage collection. The language supports a large standard library with cross-platform capabilities, providing a self-hosted optimizing compiler and an interactive development environment.

Trends

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languish — 61 periods, 2008Q4 to 2025Q2

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Influence graph

Influence graph for Factor: 4 influencing languages, 0 family linksForth influenced FactorLisp influenced FactorSelf influenced FactorLisp influenced ForthAPL influenced SelfAPLLispSelfForthFactor
Solid arrows: influence, oldest at the top. Dashed: compiles to / is a dialect of / implements.