What is AWK written in?
Its runtime is implemented in C (well-documented).
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Runtime Implementation
| Language | Confidence | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 95% | AWK runtime (gawk, nawk, mawk) written in C | Source |
Influenced By
- C — AWK influenced by C syntax
Languages AWK Influenced
- Perl — Perl influenced by AWK's text processing paradigm
Frequently Asked Questions
What language is AWK written in?
AWK is primarily implemented in C. See the implementation section above for details and source references.
What languages influenced AWK?
AWK was influenced by C among others. See the influence section above for the full list.
Which languages did AWK influence?
AWK influenced Perl among others.