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Title:
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A UNIVERSAL PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE |
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Author(s):
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John G. Gammack, Diarmuid J. Pigott, Stephen J. Poulson |
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ISBN:
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978-989-8533-60-9 |
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Editors:
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Piet Kommers and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2017 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Universal Programming Language, Semantic Primes, Programming Education, Semantic Interoperability |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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49 |
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Last Page:
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56 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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We propose a new programming language that we claim to be universal across human languages and cultures. The language allows direct expression of programmers concepts as commands in their own native language and written forms, which are executed using standard technologies. This is achieved by basing the primitives on a universal set of semantic primes, from which all linguistic terms in any language can be constructed. The programming language has been technically specified, implemented, taught and tested, particularly in Australia and China. Evaluation shows the language is easy to learn, empowering, and comparatively better suited to learners whose native language is not English. The language guarantees semantic interoperability, with promising application in international ventures. |
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