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:''A brief review of APL, its origins and what makes it distinctive.'' By Stephen Taylor (lightly edited for [[APL Wiki]]). | :''A brief review of APL, its origins and what makes it distinctive.'' By [[Stephen Taylor]] (lightly edited for [[APL Wiki]]). | ||
== Origins == | == Origins == | ||
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The glyphs are largely unnecessary and can easily be replaced by reserved words. This can be helpful for a novice who wishes to separate learning syntax and semantics from mastering a keyboard mapping. However most writers prefer the ‘power shorthand’. For example: | The glyphs are largely unnecessary and can easily be replaced by reserved words. This can be helpful for a novice who wishes to separate learning syntax and semantics from mastering a keyboard mapping. However most writers prefer the ‘power shorthand’. For example: | ||
< | <syntaxhighlight lang=apl>+⌿÷≢</syntaxhighlight> | ||
rather than | rather than | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
[[Category:Essays]] | |||