Algol

usgb/ˈælɡɑːl/
noun

It is a programming language used mostly in computing.

The programmer used ALGOL to write the complex algorithm.
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  • algol programming
  • algol programming language

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Historical Language

ALGOL is an older programming language; modern contexts may refer to it historically.

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Before Java, languages like ALGOL were revolutionary in computing.
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Technical Jargon

ALGOL is technical vernacular; used frequently when discussing computer history or algorithms.

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Learning about ALGOL helps you understand the evolution of programming.
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Not Widely Used

Unlike popular languages today, ALGOL isn't commonly used for modern software development.

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ALGOL was supplanted by languages such as C and Python.
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