What is Speedcoding written in?
Programming language.
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.
Relationship Graph
All directly connected languages. Click any node to navigate to its page.
Compiler Implementation
| Language | Confidence | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Code | 80% | Speedcoding was implemented in IBM 701 machine code. | Source |
Languages Speedcoding Influenced
- Fortran — Backus's Speedcoding experience led to Fortran.
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.