Factor

Definitions

1. A concatenative, stack-based programming language with a rich standard library and interactive development environment. Inspired by Forth, it emphasizes function composition and point-free style.

   In plain English: A programming language where you write programs by chaining operations together on a stack, like a Reverse Polish Notation calculator on steroids.

   Example: "In Factor, you just compose words on the stack — no variables needed for most operations."

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