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[[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}]] articles about APL that anyone can edit
[[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}]] articles about APL that anyone can edit
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APL is an [[wikipedia:Array_programming|array-oriented programming language]]. Its powerful, concise [[APL syntax|syntax]] lets you develop shorter programs that enable you to think more about the problem you're trying to solve than how to express it to a computer.  
APL is an [[wikipedia:Array_programming|array-oriented programming language]]. Its natrual, concise [[APL syntax|syntax]] lets you develop shorter programs while thinking more about the problem you're trying to solve than how to express it to a computer.  
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<h2 style="margin:0.75em 0; background:#cedff2; font-family:inherit; font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #a3b0bf; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;>Hello world</h2>
<h2 style="margin:0.75em 0; background:#cedff2; font-family:inherit; font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #a3b0bf; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;>Hello world</h2>


Taking up a new programming language can be a daunting task. While it can appear cryptic at first, APL is actually very easy to learn and [[semantic density|read]]. A few introductory guides have been created to help you in the process.
Taking up a new programming language can be a daunting task. While it can appear cryptic at first, you can learn to write and [[semantic density|read]] APL with little effort. A few introductory guides have been created to help you in the process.


<p style="text-align:center">'''[[Introductions]] ∙ [[Learning resources]] ∙ [[Language overview]]'''</p>
<p style="text-align:center">'''[[Introductions]] ∙ [[Learning resources]] ∙ [[Language overview]]'''</p>
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<h2 style="margin:0.75em 0; background:#ddcef2; font-family:inherit; font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #afa3bf; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em">Who uses it?</h2>
<h2 style="margin:0.75em 0; background:#ddcef2; font-family:inherit; font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #afa3bf; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em">Who uses it?</h2>
APL has gained traction among both hobbyists and and real-world application developers. There are active [[:Category:user groups|user groups]] all around the globe, many of these hold regular in-person meet-ups. There is also a popular online [[APL Orchard|APL chat room]].
APL is used by both hobbyists and application developers. There are active [[:Category:user groups|user groups]] all around the globe, many of these hold regular in-person meet-ups. There is also a popular online [[APL Orchard|APL chat room]].


<p style="text-align:center">'''[[Case studies]] ∙ [[Community|Community overview]]'''</p>
<p style="text-align:center">'''[[Case studies]] ∙ [[Community|Community overview]]'''</p>
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<h2 style="margin:0.75em 0; background:#f2cedd; font-family:inherit; font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #bfa3af; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em">Contributing</h2>
<h2 style="margin:0.75em 0; background:#f2cedd; font-family:inherit; font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #bfa3af; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em">Contributing</h2>
APL Wiki is an online open-content collaborative knowledge base; that is, a voluntary association of individuals and groups working to develop a common knowledge resource. The structure of the project allows anyone with an Internet connection to alter its content.
APL Wiki is an online open-content [[wikipedia:wiki|wiki]]; that is, a voluntary association of individuals and groups working to develop a common knowledge resource. The structure of the project allows anyone with an Internet connection to alter its content.
<p style="text-align:center">'''[[Help:Contributing|How to contribute]] ∙ [[Special:NewPages|New pages]] ∙ [[Special:WantedPages| Wanted pages]] ∙ [[wikipedia:Wiki|What is a wiki?]]'''</p>
<p style="text-align:center">'''[[Help:Contributing|How to contribute]] ∙ [[Special:NewPages|New pages]] ∙ [[Special:WantedPages| Wanted pages]]'''</p>
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