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by sbmthakur 2971 days ago
Why is this downvoted? I had the same problem and I am certain many others faced it too.
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kyberias 2970 days ago
Substitute e.g. Python or C++ for APL. Do you still think the articly should explain that "C++ is a programming language."
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goatlover 2970 days ago
It's probably because APL doesn't look anything like your typical PL.
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deathanatos 2970 days ago
Which — once you're acquainted with its existence — is the very thing that makes it instantly recognizable.
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sbmthakur 2970 days ago
No. I would settle for a full form and even that should be mentioned only once in the start.
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