Programming language · 1953

Speedcoding

Programming language.

Machine CodeWritten in
1953First released
IBMDeveloper
Built fromInfluenced SSpeedcoding Machine CodeFortran
CompilerInfluence

What is Speedcoding written in?

The Speedcoding compiler is written in Machine Code (reported).

Quick Facts

Designed by
John Backus
Developer
IBM
First released
1953
Typing
none

About Speedcoding

Speedcoding is a programming language. Speedcoding is executed directly by an interpreter. It supports imperative programming.

Speedcoding first appeared in 1953 and was designed by John Backus at IBM. Its popularity peaked around 1955. Speedcoding is now used mainly in specialized niches and by dedicated communities.

How Speedcoding is implemented

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

Speedcoding in the language family tree

Speedcoding drew on ideas from assembly language and went on to influence Fortran.

Sources: Wikipedia · Wikidata

Frequently Asked Questions

What language is Speedcoding written in?
Speedcoding is primarily implemented in Machine Code. See the implementation section above for details and source references.
Which languages did Speedcoding influence?
Speedcoding influenced Fortran among others.
When was Speedcoding first released?
Speedcoding was first released in 1953. It was designed by John Backus.

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