Meeting 2001-03-13 - APL: Programming Power Tool for All

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If you think you cannot program, but want to, please come to this
presentation! APL stands for "A Programming Lanaguage" and has several
properties that set it off from conventional programming tools.
Originally developed as a symbolic notation for building algorithms, APL
supports the creation of both general and compact code which, when
properly employed, provides performance comparable to that of C. In a
language free of declarations, arrays are handled in a fashion that is
clear and a natural outgrowth of the thinking that went into the design
and development of the lanaguage. The state of APL programming systems
for Linux has changed a good deal in the last year, reflecting the
growth in the use of Linux and the continued utility of APL. In this
presentation, we'll go over some of the properties of APL, take a look
at a few APL programs, and touch on a number of areas where Linux and
APL make an unbeatable technology combination. 


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you can participate in the process of making formal decisions, including vot-
ing for officers.

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Our meeting place, THIS TUESDAY at 7 PM is:

Dunbar Hall, room 4202, on the campus of Western Michigan University.

Maps and directions can be found at
http://www.kalamazoolinux.org/meetings/maps.html                                      

All are welcome.

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