Programming language · 1988

Modula-3

Programming language.

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CWritten in
1988First released
Digital Equipment CorporationDeveloper
staticTyping
Built fromInfluenced Modula-3 CModula-2Python
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What is Modula-3 written in?

The Modula-3 compiler is written in C (documented).

Quick Facts

Developer
Digital Equipment Corporation
First released
1988
Typing
static
Website
www.modula3.org

About Modula-3

Modula-3 is a programming language. It is a statically typed language. It supports imperative, object-oriented, and concurrent programming.

Modula-3 first appeared in 1988. Development is led by Digital Equipment Corporation.

How Modula-3 is implemented

In the Language Lineage dataset, its compiler is written in C.

Modula-3 in the language family tree

Modula-3 drew on ideas from Modula-2 and went on to influence Python.

Sources: Wikipedia · Wikidata · Official site

Frequently Asked Questions

What language is Modula-3 written in?
Modula-3 is primarily implemented in C. See the implementation section above for details and source references.
What languages influenced Modula-3?
Modula-3 was influenced by Modula-2 among others. See the influence section above for the full list.
Which languages did Modula-3 influence?
Modula-3 influenced Python among others.
When was Modula-3 first released?
Modula-3 was first released in 1988.

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