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|{{quote | "I have long been struck by the contrast between the success with which the adventurous learn APL by simply using it, and the frequent failure of lecture courses to communicate the simplicity and applicability of the language."|[[Ken Iverson]]. ''A Working Introduction to APL'', 1981.}} | |{{quote | "I have long been struck by the contrast between the success with which the adventurous learn APL by simply using it, and the frequent failure of lecture courses to communicate the simplicity and applicability of the language."|[[Ken Iverson]]. ''A Working Introduction to APL'', 1981.}} | ||
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To facilitate self-study, the resources here are classified by target audience. However, if you get stuck, don't hesitate to request help in the [[APL Orchard]] chat room or [https://stackoverflow.com/questions/ask?tags=apl ask a question on Stack Exchange]. | |||
== For non-programmers == | == For non-programmers == | ||
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* The [https://tutorial.dyalog.com Zark APL Tutor] | * The [https://tutorial.dyalog.com Zark APL Tutor] | ||
* APL a Day: [https://www.sacrideo.us/apl-a-day-0-introduction/ Introduction], [https://www.sacrideo.us/apl-a-day-1-functions/ Functions], [https://www.sacrideo.us/apl-a-day-2-arrays-values/ Arrays, Values], [https://www.sacrideo.us/apl-a-day-3-arrays-have-shape/ Arrays have Shape] | * APL a Day: [https://www.sacrideo.us/apl-a-day-0-introduction/ Introduction], [https://www.sacrideo.us/apl-a-day-1-functions/ Functions], [https://www.sacrideo.us/apl-a-day-2-arrays-values/ Arrays, Values], [https://www.sacrideo.us/apl-a-day-3-arrays-have-shape/ Arrays have Shape] | ||
* [http://robertson.uk.net/Files/APL1&2.pdf A Practical Introduction to APL 1 & 2] (3 & 4 is [[#For novice APLers|for experts]]) | |||
* Découvrez le langage APL : [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxq1BUUXobM part 1], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-E7BsMg_Qc part 2], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csx2Z-GEGPw part 3] by Eric Schrafstetter (in French) | |||
Follow one or a couple of these tutorials through and play around a bit. To learn APL the advice is similar to that for learning other languages: have a goal (something you want to accomplish) and try to do it. Along the way you are sure to come across the pitfalls and gotchas of the language, and with time you may come to understand what APL thinking means. | Follow one or a couple of these tutorials through and play around a bit. To learn APL the advice is similar to that for learning other languages: have a goal (something you want to accomplish) and try to do it. Along the way you are sure to come across the pitfalls and gotchas of the language, and with time you may come to understand what APL thinking means. | ||
== For non-APL programmers == | == For non-APL programmers == | ||
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* APL Wiki's [[Books]] | * APL Wiki's [[Books]] | ||
* APL Wiki's [[Papers]] | * APL Wiki's [[Papers]] | ||
* [ | * [[APL Cultivation]] (chat lessons) | ||
* [https://tryapl.org TryAPL online interpreter with lessons] | * [https://tryapl.org TryAPL online interpreter with lessons] | ||
* [https://github.com/nooodl/learnxinyminutes-docs/blob/master/apl.apl Learn X in Y minutes] | * [https://github.com/nooodl/learnxinyminutes-docs/blob/master/apl.apl Learn X in Y minutes] | ||
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== For novice APLers == | == For novice APLers == | ||
* [http://robertson.uk.net/Files/APL3&4.pdf A Practical Introduction to APL 3 & 4] | |||
If you already have a fair grasp of APL's [[primitive function]]s and [[primitive operator|operators]], you can sharpen your skills by challenging yourself with these: | If you already have a fair grasp of APL's [[primitive function]]s and [[primitive operator|operators]], you can sharpen your skills by challenging yourself with these: | ||
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* [https://www.dyalog.com/2017-code-golf-challenge.htm 2017 Code Golf Challenge]: Find the shortest possible APL expression that evaluates 1…52 without using any number or character literals. | * [https://www.dyalog.com/2017-code-golf-challenge.htm 2017 Code Golf Challenge]: Find the shortest possible APL expression that evaluates 1…52 without using any number or character literals. | ||
* [https://www.dyalog.com/student-competition.htm APL Problem Solving Competition] | * [https://www.dyalog.com/student-competition.htm Previous years' problems] from the [[APL Problem Solving Competition]]. | ||
* [[APL-eusis]]: A game for honing your ability to "think in APL". | * [[APL-eusis]]: A game for honing your ability to "think in APL". | ||