Prolog's Practical Relevance

Comments discuss Prolog's real-world applications, viability today, learning resources, strengths, limitations, performance, and alternatives like Mercury or Picat.

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aargh_aargh Aug 25, 2019 View on HN

What are some real-world, non-trivial programs written in Prolog? (with a short description, please)

scott_s Jan 23, 2009 View on HN

Have you ever used Prolog for a practical problem? (This is a sincere question.)

LeFantome Jan 12, 2024 View on HN

Prolog is dead? I was thinking of learning it.

Tichy Mar 24, 2010 View on HN

I always wanted to learn Prolog. Is there still a use for it these days?

infradig Mar 24, 2016 View on HN

Good to see Prolog getting a mention!

simplify Dec 12, 2019 View on HN

Prolog / Datalog are beautiful languages. They should be in the repertoire of more programmers.

nickpsecurity Oct 9, 2016 View on HN

Check out Mercury programming language if you haven't. It's like a better, faster Prolog. Been around quite a while.https://mercurylang.org/

christmm Apr 16, 2021 View on HN

mind informing what you use Prolog for, and strengths?

fogus Dec 28, 2010 View on HN

Maybe Prolog needs its own Paul Graham?

neolog Jul 29, 2021 View on HN

I'm interested in learning about prolog. Where can I learn about the problems with it?