Programming language · 1988
Tcl
Wikimedia disambiguation page.
What is Tcl written in?
Its runtime is implemented in C (well-documented).
What Tcl is used for
Tcl ("Tool Command Language") is a compact scripting and embedding language, long used to add scripting to applications and for test automation, networking, and electronic-design tools.
Notable use: scripting in Cisco network gear, EDA chip-design tools, and the Expect automation tool.
Quick Facts
- First released
- 1988
- Typing
- dynamic
About Tcl
Tcl is a Wikimedia disambiguation page. It is a dynamically typed language. It supports scripting and imperative programming.
Tcl first appeared in 1988.
How Tcl is implemented
In the Language Lineage dataset, its runtime is implemented in C.
Tcl in the language family tree
Tcl drew on ideas from Lisp.
Frequently Asked Questions
What language is Tcl written in?
Tcl is primarily implemented in C. See the implementation section above for details and source references.
What languages influenced Tcl?
Tcl was influenced by Lisp among others. See the influence section above for the full list.
When was Tcl first released?
Tcl was first released in 1988.