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FP (programming language)

FP (for functional programming) is a programming language created by John Backus to support the function-level programming paradigm. It allows building programs from a set of generally useful language primitives and avoiding named variables (a style also called tacit programming or "point free"). It was heavily influenced by APL developed by Kenneth E.…

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Designed by
John Backus
First appeared
1977; 49 years ago (1977)
Paradigm
Function-level

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FP (programming language)

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FP (programming language) → John Backus
First appeared · 1
FP (programming language) → 1977; 49 years ago (1977)
Paradigm · 1
FP (programming language) → Function-level

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FP (programming language)Designed byJohn Backus1.00infobox
FP (programming language)First appeared1977; 49 years ago (1977)1.00infobox
FP (programming language)ParadigmFunction-level1.00infobox

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