What is Bourne Shell written in?
Its runtime is implemented in C (well-documented).
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Runtime Implementation
| Language | Confidence | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 95% | Bourne shell written in C by Steve Bourne at Bell Labs | Source |
Languages Bourne Shell Influenced
- Bash — Bash is GNU replacement and superset of Bourne Shell
- Perl — Perl influenced by shell scripting
Frequently Asked Questions
What language is Bourne Shell written in?
Bourne Shell is primarily implemented in C. See the implementation section above for details and source references.
Which languages did Bourne Shell influence?
Bourne Shell influenced Bash, Perl among others.
Evidence Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bash_(Unix_shell)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perl
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bourne_shell