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Was Iverson the sole creator of APL?

  • Yes, primarily

  • No

  • He had a minor part in its creation

  • It was an accidental discovery

Answer

Yes, Kenneth Iverson was the primary creator of the programming language APL (A Programming Language). Developed in the 1960s, APL is distinguished by its unique notation and array-oriented operations. Iverson's innovative approach aimed to simplify complex mathematical operations and provide a more expressive programming environment, particularly in scientific and technical domains.
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