The IBM Family of APL Systems
@article{Falkoff1991TheIF,
title={The IBM Family of APL Systems},
author={Adin D. Falkoff},
journal={IBM Systems Journal},
year={1991},
volume={30},
pages={416-432}
}- Published in IBM Systems Journal 1991
DOI:10.1147/sj.304.0416
The developmental history of IBM subfamilies of APL systems is traced in this paper, focusing on the interrelationships among them and the methods of implementation used by the various groups involved. The language itself, and the way its evolution was mana ed, are also considered as factors influencin tfe development process. A chart is included tfat illustrates the evolution of mainframe and small machine programming products supporting APL, beginning in 1964 up to the present time. I n the… CONTINUE READING