The Self Programming Language
GPTKB entity
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:language
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Peter_Deutsch
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| gptkbp:designed_by |
gptkb:Randall_Smith
gptkb:David_Ungar |
| gptkbp:developed_by |
gptkb:University
gptkb:Sun_Microsystems |
| gptkbp:features |
Prototype-based programming
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| gptkbp:first_appearance |
gptkb:1987
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| gptkbp:has |
Dynamic typing
Garbage collection Interactive development environment Reflection capabilities Support for functional programming paradigms Support for multiple inheritance Strong emphasis on simplicity Syntax similar to Smalltalk |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Self Programming Language
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Lisp |
| gptkbp:is_available_on |
Multiple platforms
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| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
A precursor to Java Script
A research tool A significant language in computer science history An experimental language |
| gptkbp:is_implemented_in |
gptkb:C
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| gptkbp:is_known_for |
Support for concurrent programming
Efficient memory management Meta-programming capabilities Advanced type systems |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:The_Self_family_of_languages
The evolution of programming languages The history of object-oriented programming |
| gptkbp:is_related_to |
Object-capability model
Dynamic object creation Self-hosting compilers Self-optimizing code |
| gptkbp:is_used_for |
Research in programming language design
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| gptkbp:is_used_in |
Research projects
Educational purposes Prototyping applications Software development research |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
High-level abstraction
Innovative features Influencing other languages Influencing the design of other languages Innovative garbage collection techniques |
| gptkbp:supports |
Object-oriented programming
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| gptkbp:uses |
Just-in-time compilation
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