What is ALGOL written in?
The ALGOL compiler is written in Assembly (documented).
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Compiler Implementation
| Language | Confidence | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly | 90% | Early ALGOL 60 compilers written in assembly | Source |
Languages ALGOL Influenced
- ALGOL 68 — ALGOL 68 is revision of ALGOL 60
- Simula — Simula directly extended ALGOL 60
- Pascal — Wirth based Pascal on ALGOL
- C — C adopted block structure and control flow from ALGOL
- C++ — C++ traces structured programming lineage to ALGOL
Frequently Asked Questions
What language is ALGOL written in?
ALGOL is primarily implemented in Assembly. See the implementation section above for details and source references.
Which languages did ALGOL influence?
ALGOL influenced Simula, Pascal, C among others.
Evidence Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simula
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pascal_(programming_language)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C_(programming_language)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%2B%2B
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ALGOL_68
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ALGOL_60