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CPL (programming language)

Multi-Paradigm Language

CPL, short for Combined Programming Language, is an early programming language created in 1963 by Christopher Strachey. Early development took place at the University of Cambridge and the University of London. The Programming Language Database describes it as a multi-paradigm language developed in the early 1960s and as an early ancestor of the C language by way of BCPL and B, which makes it the first step in a line of languages that leads to one of the most widely used systems languages in computing. Its related languages include ALGOL 60, BCPL, POP-2, B and C. Its example code on the page uses a "value of" form and section signs to bracket blocks, a notation unlike most languages that followed it.

Facts
First Released
1963 1
Paradigm
Multi-paradigm 1
CPL (programming language)
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ALGOL 60

CPL (programming language)
Connections

Follows Typing Discipline

Strong Typing, Concepts
Source Free On-line Dictionary of Computing: Free On-line Dictionary of Computing: CPL

In Field

Programming Language Theory, Fields
Source Programming Language Database (PLDB): CPL

Influenced By

ALGOL 60, Programming Languages
Source Free On-line Dictionary of Computing: Free On-line Dictionary of Computing: CPL

Invented

Christopher Strachey, Pioneers
Source Programming Language Database (PLDB): CPL

Preceded By

ALGOL 60, Programming Languages
Source Free On-line Dictionary of Computing: Free On-line Dictionary of Computing: CPL
Sources
1. Programming Language Database (PLDB): CPL
  • PLDB CPL page, opening line
    CPL, aka Combined Programming Language, is a programming language created in 1963 by Christopher Strachey
  • PLDB CPL page, Wikipedia summary
    CPL (Combined Programming Language) is a multi-paradigm programming language
  • Invented: Christopher Strachey, PLDB CPL page, opening line [invented]
    created in 1963 by Christopher Strachey
  • In Field: Programming Language Theory, PLDB CPL page
    is a programming language created in 1963 by Christopher Strachey
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Free On-line Dictionary of Computing: Free On-line Dictionary of Computing: CPL
Free On-line Dictionary of Computing
  • Follows Typing Discipline: Strong Typing, FOLDOC CPL entry
    It is strongly typed
  • Influenced By: ALGOL 60, FOLDOC CPL entry
    with syntax based on ALGOL 60
  • Preceded By: ALGOL 60, FOLDOC CPL entry
    with syntax based on ALGOL 60
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