# HolyC > Programming language in which the TempleOS operating system is developed **Wikidata**: [Q22709094](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q22709094) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/holyc ## Summary HolyC is a software application.It was influenced by C++. ## Summary HolyC is a programming language designed by Terry A. Davis in which the TempleOS operating system is developed. Also known by the alias C+, it is an instance of a programming language used specifically by TempleOS. HolyC draws influences from and , as noted in TempleOS documentation. ## Key Facts - Instance of: programming language, a language for communicating instructions to a machine (sitelink_count: 161) - Designed by: Terry A. Davis, with references [{'': ''}] - Used by: TempleOS operating system (inception: 2013-09-09, references: [{'': '', '': 'https://ru.wikipedia.org/?oldid=94975776'}]; sitelink_count: 27) - Aliases: C+ - Influenced by: (references: [{'': '', '': 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TempleOS#Holy_C'}]); (references: [{'': '', '': 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TempleOS#Holy_C'}]) - Github topic: holyc - AlternativeTo software ID: holyc - Designer Terry A. Davis: American computer programmer (1969-2018); birth_date: 1969-12-15; occupations: programmer, computer scientist (references: [{'': '', '': '2019-06-14', '': ''}]), television producer, vlogger, Internet celebrity, activist, conspiracy theorist; citizenship: United States; sitelink_count: 21 - Related projects: Shrine (fork of TempleOS); Erythros (operating system based on TempleOS) - Wikidata description: Programming language in which the TempleOS operating system is developed ## FAQs **Who designed HolyC and what is their background?** Terry A. Davis created HolyC, serving as its sole designer per structured properties (references: [{'': ''}]). An American computer programmer born on 1969-12-15 and deceased in 2018, Davis held occupations including computer scientist (with specific references), television producer, vlogger, Internet celebrity, activist, and conspiracy theorist, while holding U.S. citizenship (sitelink_count: 21). **What operating system uses HolyC?** TempleOS employs HolyC as its development language. This operating system launched on 2013-09-09 (references: [{'': '', '': 'https://ru.wikipedia.org/?oldid=94975776'}]) and maintains a sitelink_count of 27 across platforms. **What are HolyC's influences and aliases?** HolyC draws from and , documented via Wikipedia's TempleOS#Holy_C section (references: [{'': '', '': 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TempleOS#Holy_C'}]). It carries the alias C+ and appears under the Github topic holyc and AlternativeTo ID holyc. **What projects relate to HolyC through TempleOS?** Shrine exists as a fork of TempleOS, while Erythros builds as an operating system based on TempleOS. These connections stem directly from HolyC's role in TempleOS development. ## Why It Matters HolyC stands as the foundational language for TempleOS, a bespoke operating system from 2013 that embodies Terry A. Davis's singular vision as a programmer across multiple domains. By serving as both the implementation tool and core dialect for an independent OS, HolyC enables a tightly integrated environment where machine instructions align directly with Davis's creative and technical pursuits, influencing niche forks like Shrine and derivative OSes such as Erythros. Its existence highlights the potential for individual creators to craft full-stack systems—influenced by established languages like those tagged and —while gaining visibility through Github topics, AlternativeTo listings, and Wikidata's precise categorization, preserving Davis's legacy amid his diverse public roles from vlogger to activist. ## Notable For - Tailored exclusively for TempleOS development, distinguishing it as a purpose-built language rather than a general-purpose one. - Sole design credit to Terry A. Davis, a multifaceted figure spanning programming, media production, and online activism. - Influences from and , blending lineage with C-family traits as detailed in TempleOS Wikipedia references. - Alias C+ and identifiers like Github topic holyc and AlternativeTo holyc, aiding discoverability in open-source ecosystems. - Ties to TempleOS forks (Shrine) and bases (Erythros), extending its impact beyond the original OS. ## Body ### Overview and Classification HolyC functions as a programming language, defined as a language for communicating instructions to a machine with a sitelink_count of 161. Its Wikidata description captures it precisely: "Programming language in which the TempleOS operating system is developed." Structured properties confirm it as an instance of programming language (references: [{'': ''}]), carrying the alias C+. ### Designer and Creator Terry A. Davis designed HolyC, with direct attribution in structured properties (references: [{'': ''}]). Davis, an American computer programmer (1969-2018), was born on 1969-12-15. His occupations encompassed programmer and computer scientist (references: [{'': '', '': '2019-06-14', '': ''}]), alongside television producer, vlogger, Internet celebrity, activist, and conspiracy theorist. He held United States citizenship, reflected in a sitelink_count of 21. ### Primary Usage and TempleOS Integration HolyC is used by TempleOS, an operating system with inception on 2013-09-09 (references: [{'': '', '': 'https://ru.wikipedia.org/?oldid=94975776'}]; sitelink_count: 27). This makes HolyC the dedicated language for TempleOS development. ### Influences HolyC draws influences from (references: [{'': '', '': 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TempleOS#Holy_C'}]) and (references: [{'': '', '': 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TempleOS#Holy_C'}]). These ties root it in established programming paradigms via TempleOS documentation. ### Identifiers and Online Presence HolyC aligns with the Github topic holyc. It holds an AlternativeTo software ID of holyc, facilitating comparisons in software directories. ### Related Projects and Derivatives Shrine operates as a fork of TempleOS, inheriting connections to HolyC through its base. Erythros qualifies as an operating system based on TempleOS, extending HolyC's ecosystem indirectly. These projects highlight HolyC's role in spawning TempleOS variants.