What is Icon written in?
The Icon compiler is written in C (documented).
Relationship Graph
All directly connected languages. Click any node to navigate to its page.
Compiler Implementation
| Language | Confidence | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 90% | Icon compiler and runtime written in C | Source |
Languages Icon Influenced
- Python — Icon influenced Python's generators and string handling
Frequently Asked Questions
What language is Icon written in?
Icon is primarily implemented in C. See the implementation section above for details and source references.
Which languages did Icon influence?
Icon influenced Python among others.
Evidence Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Python_(programming_language)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icon_(programming_language)