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Algol

usgb/ˈælɡɑːl/Volume
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ALGOL is an older programming language; modern contexts may refer to it historically. SlideBefore Java, languages like ALGOL were revolutionary in computing.
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ALGOL is technical vernacular; used frequently when discussing computer history or algorithms. SlideLearning about ALGOL helps you understand the evolution of programming.
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Unlike popular languages today, ALGOL isn't commonly used for modern software development. SlideALGOL was supplanted by languages such as C and Python.