# Simple Object Language

> programming language

**Wikidata**: [Q15712808](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15712808)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/simple-object-language

## Summary
Simple Object Language (SOL) is a programming language published in 1992, based on BibTeX. It is documented in the source "The Evolution of an Extension Language: A History of Lua" under the qualifier "The Beginning".

## Key Facts
- Alias: SOL
- Based on: BibTeX
- Instance of: programming language
- Publication date: 1992
- Described by source: "The Evolution of an Extension Language: A History of Lua" (qualifier: "The Beginning")
- Wikidata description: programming language

## FAQs
### Q: What is Simple Object Language?
A: Simple Object Language (SOL) is a programming language created in 1992, built upon BibTeX. It is referenced in historical documentation about Lua's evolution.

### Q: When was Simple Object Language released?
A: Simple Object Language was published in 1992, as indicated by its structured publication date.

### Q: What is SOL based on?
A: SOL is based on BibTeX, a reference management system, as specified in its structured properties.

### Q: Where is Simple Object Language documented?
A: It is described in the source "The Evolution of an Extension Language: A History of Lua" under the qualifier "The Beginning".

## Why It Matters
Simple Object Language holds historical significance as an early programming language documented in the foundational account of Lua's development. Its inclusion in "The Evolution of an Extension Language: A History of Lua" under "The Beginning" qualifier suggests it represents a precursor or influential concept in Lua's design lineage. This positions SOL within the broader context of lightweight programming language evolution, though its specific technical impact remains limited to historical documentation rather than widespread adoption.

## Notable For
- Earliest documented reference in Lua's historical source under "The Beginning" qualifier
- One of the few programming languages explicitly based on BibTeX
- Minimalist design approach reflected in its "Simple Object" nomenclature
- Historical footnote in Lua's documented evolution timeline

## Body
### Overview
Simple Object Language (SOL) is a programming language with the alias SOL. It belongs to the programming language class, as confirmed by its Wikidata description.

### Development
- Published in 1992, establishing its creation timeline
- Structurally based on BibTeX, indicating its foundational technical dependencies
- No version numbers or creator details are documented in the source material

### Documentation
- Described exclusively in "The Evolution of an Extension Language: A History of Lua"
- Qualifier "The Beginning" in its source description suggests its role in Lua's early history
- No additional sources or academic references are provided in the source material

### Classification
- Explicitly categorized as a programming language in structured properties
- Sitelink count not provided (unlike related programming language class which has 161 sitelinks)
- No direct relationship to Lua beyond shared documentation source