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The '''J''' programming language combines an ASCII encoding of APL as embodied by [[SHARP APL]] with functional techniques developed by [[John Backus]] for the [[wikipedia:FP (programming language)|FP]] and [[wikipedia:FL (programming language)|FL]] languages. J is characterized by its use of [[leading axis theory]] as a foundational design principle and its [[tacit programming]] capabilities. [[Function train]]s are a key J feature and were later adopted by [[Dyalog APL]]. J's primitives consist of a single ASCII character possibly followed by one or two periods (<source lang=j inline>.</source>) or colons (<source lang=j inline>:</source>). It is also notable for its use of terms from English grammar to describe the language. For example, [[function]]s are called "verbs" while arrays are called "nouns".
The '''J''' programming language combines an ASCII encoding of APL as embodied by [[SHARP APL]] with functional techniques developed by [[John Backus]] for the [[wikipedia:FP (programming language)|FP]] and [[wikipedia:FL (programming language)|FL]] languages. J is characterized by its use of [[leading axis theory]] as a foundational design principle and its [[tacit programming]] capabilities. [[Function train]]s are a key J feature and were later adopted by [[Dyalog APL]]. J's primitives consist of a single ASCII character possibly followed by one or two periods (<source lang=j inline>.</source>) or colons (<source lang=j inline>:</source>). It is also notable for its use of terms from English grammar to describe the language. For example, [[function]]s are called "verbs" while arrays are called "nouns".


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