# Actor

> programming language

**Wikidata**: [Q4677713](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4677713)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Actor_(programming_language))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/actor-q4677713

## Summary
Actor is a programming language defined as a formal language used to communicate instructions to a machine, particularly computers. It enables developers to write code that controls computer behavior, processes data, and executes tasks. As a computer language, it serves as an intermediary between human intent and machine execution.

## Key Facts
- **Entity Type:** Programming language (also known as "Actors").
- **Classification:** A subclass of computer language and part of the broader domain of computer science.
- **Wikipedia Presence:** Titled "Actor (programming language)" with articles in three languages: English, Portuguese, and Uzbek.
- **Sitelink Count:** Has a sitelink count of 3.
- **Library of Congress Authority ID:** sh89003660.
- **National Library of Israel ID:** 987007551214105171.
- **Freebase ID:** /m/0bmjvhz.
- **Wikidata ID:** Q9143 (via "programming language" class context).
- **Core Components:** Possesses standard components of programming languages including syntax, semantics, an execution model, a type system, and a standard library.

## FAQs
### Q: What is the primary function of the Actor programming language?
A: Actor functions as a formal language for communicating instructions to a machine, allowing users to control computer behavior, process data, and execute specific tasks.

### Q: Is Actor considered a standard programming language?
A: Yes, it is a recognized subclass of computer language and is cataloged by major bibliographic authorities such as the Library of Congress and the National Library of Israel.

### Q: In which languages is information about Actor available?
A: According to available data, Wikipedia entries for "Actor (programming language)" exist in English, Portuguese, and Uzbek.

## Why It Matters
Programming languages like Actor form the foundation of modern computing and digital communication. They empower humans to instruct machines with precision, enabling everything from operating systems and mobile apps to artificial intelligence and scientific simulations. Actor contributes to the broader discipline of computer science and programming language theory, facilitating the development of software and the manipulation of data within computing systems.

## Notable For
- Being cataloged under the Library of Congress Authority ID **sh89003660** and the National Library of Israel ID **987007551214105171**.
- Existing as a specific instance of a programming language while sharing the core definition of the class: a system for communicating instructions to machines.
- Having a multilingual Wikipedia presence across **English, Portuguese, and Uzbek**.
- Being related to the general concept of "Actors" within the domain of computer languages.

## Body
### Definition and Classification
Actor is a programming language, a formal language used to communicate instructions to a machine, particularly computers. It falls under the classification of a **computer language** and is a fundamental part of **computer science**. It is distinct from natural languages and is designed to create programs that control computer behavior and process data.

### Structure and Technical Components
As a programming language, Actor is characterized by the standard components that define such systems:
- **Syntax:** The rules defining the valid structure and combinations of symbols in the language.
- **Semantics:** The meaning assigned to the syntactic constructs.
- **Execution Model:** The method by which programs are run, which may involve interpretation or compilation.
- **Type System:** The system used to manage data classification and prevent errors.
- **Standard Library:** A set of predefined functions and utilities available to the programmer.

### Context within Programming Paradigms
While specific implementation details are derived from its class as a programming language, Actor exists within a ecosystem of various programming paradigms. These include imperative, functional, logic, and object-oriented programming. The language's design allows it to define algorithms and manipulate data, serving as an intermediary between human intent and machine execution.

### Bibliographic and Identifier Records
Actor is indexed in several major knowledge bases and library systems:
- **Wikidata:** Mapped to the general concept of programming language (context P277, P3985, P4428).
- **Freebase:** Identified by the handle `/m/0bmjvhz`.
- **Library of Congress:** Assigned the authority ID `sh89003660`.
- **National Library of Israel:** Assigned the J9U ID `987007551214105171`.

### Digital Footprint
The entity has a digital presence documented through Wikipedia, specifically under the title "Actor (programming language)." It maintains a sitelink count of 3, corresponding to its availability in English, Portuguese, and Uzbek. It is associated with the alias "Actors."

## References

1. [Source](https://github.com/JohnMarkOckerbloom/ftl/blob/master/data/wikimap)
2. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File