Factor (programming language)
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Factor is a stack-oriented programming language created by Slava Pestov. Factor is dynamically typed and has automatic memory management, as well as powerful metaprogramming features. The language has a single implementation featuring a self-hosted optimizing compiler and an interactive development environment. The Factor distribution includes a large standard library.
Quick Facts Paradigm, Developer ...
Paradigm | multi-paradigm: concatenative (stack-based), functional, object-oriented |
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Developer | Slava Pestov |
First appeared | 2003 |
Stable release | 0.99
/ August 24, 2023 (2023-08-24) |
Typing discipline | strong, dynamic |
OS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
License | BSD license |
Website | factorcode.org |
Influenced by | |
Joy, Forth, Lisp, Self |
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