LIMP: an interpreted programming language for students, professors and programmers

  • Authors:

  • William Hawkins

  • Affiliations:

  • Furman University Department of Computer Science, Greenville, SC

  • Venue:
  • Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
  • Year:
  • 2004

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Abstract

Based upon an investigation of current interpreted and compiled programming languages, there exists a need for a new language with English-based keywords, looping constructs, functions, data type morphing and arrays. This paper describes a new language focused on these concepts: LIMP. To be useful, this new language is aimed towards users ranging from students to system administrators. LIMP was designed for ease of use and speed. This interpreted language was implemented in the fall of 2002 and an overview of the implementation is given here. LIMP succeeds by accomplishing all its design goals and executing programs at speeds comparable to or better than established languages. The result is a language for students of computer science and programmers of all skill levels.