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L is a general-purpose, compiled, extensible programming language. Extensions appear at three different levels: the syntax is completely replacable; Lisp-like macros allows for creation of new construct in the language; new global definitions enable to change the paradigm of the language.
The language is organised in layers : at the bottom there is a low-level programming language, similar to a C that could enforce strong typing; libraries provide higher level capabilities to the language.
The L project provides an interactive compiler for the L programming language and its associated tools: lexer and parser generators, translation from L code to C...
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took an estimated 6 years of effort (COCOMO model)
starting with its first commit in January, 2007
ending with its most recent commit about 18 years ago
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