Author :
Backus, J.W. ; Heising, W.P.
Author_Institution :
IBM Corp., Thomas J. Watson Research Center, Yorktown Heights, N. Y.
Abstract :
The fundamental concepts of FORTRAN, the most widely used high-level, scientific programming language, are set forth and the significant characteristics are described in historical order from inception of FORTRAN in 1954 to the present time. The basic problem of how to get high quality programming from an-easy- to-write high-level language is emphasized.
Keywords :
Atmosphere; Computer industry; Computer languages; Data systems; High level languages; Humans; Layout; Program processors; Programming profession; Scientific computing;
Journal_Title :
Electronic Computers, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/PGEC.1964.263818
