[geocar]

I think this "readable" bit is the theory behind q which you can download from kx.com; Some people think it is more readable. q/kdb+ supports websockets and has a built-in http server so it is very possible to make web apps with it.

However I think there is value in the dense coding style that has nothing to do with it's performance: it's that it reduces bugs and helps you think about the problem.

[ddoolin]

You've sparked my interest, for sure. I'd love to pull it down and give it a whirl. Hell, one could conceivably write those things with K as well.

Thanks for the perspective. Good luck to you all with kOS and others.