K

Summary

K is an array programming language^[1]. K draws 117 Wikipedia views per month (array_programming_language category, ranking #2 of 6).^[2]

Key Facts

• K was influenced by APL^[3].
• K's instance of is recorded as array programming language^[4].
• K's designed by is recorded as Arthur Whitney^[5].
• +1993-01-01T00:00:00Z marks the founding of K^[6].
• K's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/03m68b^[7].
• K's official website is recorded as https://kx.com^[8].
• K's readable file format is recorded as K source code file^[9].
• K's writable file format is recorded as K source code file^[10].
• K's Stack Exchange tag is recorded as https://stackoverflow.com/tags/k^[11].
• K's different from is recorded as K^[12].
• K's different from is recorded as K^[13].
• K's programming paradigm is recorded as array programming^[14].
• K's programming paradigm is recorded as functional programming^[15].
• K's typing discipline is recorded as dynamic typing^[16].
• K's typing discipline is recorded as strong typing^[17].

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Designation and Status

K's instance of is recorded as array programming language^[4].

History and Context

+1993-01-01T00:00:00Z marks the founding of K^[6].

Why It Matters

K draws 117 Wikipedia views per month (array_programming_language category, ranking #2 of 6).^[2] K has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[18] K is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[19]

K has been cited as an influence by April APL^[20], a software^[21].

FAQs

Who did K influence?

K has been cited as an influence by April APL^[20].