Content analysis of APL defined functions

ABSTRACT

The content of defined functions in 51 APL workspaces are analyzed. The static content, rather than dynamic usage, is given. The two source APL systems were Burroughs APL/700 and IBM APL/360 XM6. This data identifies those portions of the APL language that actually appear in workspaces.

REFERENCES

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.3 INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL
      H.3.1 Content Analysis and Indexing

Additional Classification:
  D. Software
  D.3 PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
      D.3.2 Language Classifications

          Nouns: APL
      D.3.3 Language Constructs and Features
          Subjects: Procedures, functions, and subroutines

General Terms:
Languages

Keywords:
APL, Static primitive usage