Factor

Factor is a stack-oriented programming language created by Slava Pestov. Factor is dynamically typed and has automatic memory management, as well as powerful metaprogramming features. The language has a single implementation featuring a self-hosted optimizing compiler and an interactive development environment. The Factor distribution includes a large standard library. Slava Pestov created Factor in 2003 as a scripting language for a video game. ... more

First Released:

  • Apr 2004

Software Genre:

License:

Computers

Developer

Slava Pestov

Sviatoslav "Slava" Pestov (born 3 March 1984) is the creator of the Factor programming language and jEdit, a popular text editor. Pestov was born in Tomsk, now...

Latest Version:

  • 0.90

Latest Release Date:

  • Sep 1, 2007

Compatible Operating Systems:

Operating System OS Version Start OS Version End
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows Vista
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Introduced:

  • 2003

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