On the need for a scientific programming language

Authors:
Peter M. Neely
Affiliations:
The University of Kansas
Venue:
ACM '74 Proceedings of the 1974 annual ACM conference - Volume 2
Year:
1974

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Abstract

It is my opinion that a new programming language is needed for applied scientific computing. Since there are so many languages already available one must address the question as to why another is needed. If one grants that a new one is in fact needed, then one must outline the functional specifications and/or the procedure for inventing the requisite language. The purpose of this article is to stimulate thought on the matter.