APL: a language for associative data handling in PL/I

ABSTRACT

Engineering design and computer-aided problem solving occur in an atmosphere in which the relationships between the data elements are utilized. For example, information retrieval, computer-aided drawing, electrical network design, and engineering design systems are among those whose operation depends on efficient data manipulation and association techniques.

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