Forth Programming Language
This cluster centers on discussions about the Forth programming language, including its implementations, modern uses, effectiveness for embedded systems and scripting, historical context, and comparisons to other languages.
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Curious if you've also tried Forth?
That sounds interesting! Do you have any tips for us on how to use Forth effectively? What was the codebase?
actually.... FORTH...https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forth_(programming_language)
Was / is Forth good and useful? Bonus; is it fun?
Is there any interest in a Forth-style approach?
Are there any non-toy implementations of Forth?
There's always the language Forth.
I think Factor is too high level to give you an impression of Forth. A multitasking, stand-alone Forth, with an optimizing compiler and assembler is something an average programmer can reasonably implement for themselves. The whole thing will definitely fit in your head, as well as your L1 cache.
Today, what is the typical software one would build with Forth? What are the libraries like?
Any reasons to code in Forth these days, besides intellectual exercise?