A programming language designed for mathematical and technical computing, known for its compact notation and powerful array operations.
Acronym standing for 'A Programming Language,' coined by Kenneth Iverson in 1962. Named descriptively rather than after a person or place, reflecting the language's practical purpose.
APL is so cryptic that programs look like alien symbols—one expert said reading APL is like 'trying to understand Egyptian hieroglyphics,' but mathematicians love it!
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