P. Branquart
Abstract
The main features of Algol 68 are explained from a semantic point of view. It is shown how the language permits the composition of values and actions, i.e. ultimately programs, from a minimum set of primitives with a few fundamental recursive rules of composition. The associated syntax is briefly reviewed. An attempt has been made to obtain a structured and simple introduction to both Algol 68 and its orthogonal desgn.
- 1 van Wijngaarden, A. (Ed.), Mailloux, B.J., Peck, J.E.L., Koster, C.H.A. Report oil the Algorithmic Language ALGOL 68. Numerische Mathematik 14, 2 (1969), 79-218. Available from ACM Headquarters, New York.Google Scholar
- 2 Peck, J.E.L. (Ed.) ALGOL 62 Implementation. Proc. wIP Working Conf. on ALGOL 68 Implementation, Munich, 1970, North-Holland Pub. Co., Amsterdam, 1971.Google Scholar
Index Terms
- The composition of semantics in Algol 68
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