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Is this language really notable? There isn't much information about it besides from their own site, a few blogs, and random content aggregators. 64.191.188.252 (talk) 18:03, 29 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, it is notable. Factor is the product of 6 years of work, is the work of over 30 people and has been mentioned in at least two academic papers. It's not helpful to go around to articles about programming languages and call them non-notable. LittleDantalk 02:39, 30 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Interpreted language?

Quote: "Factor was originally only interpreted, but it can now also be compiled. The compiler is written entirely in Factor, and it does not output standalone executables but rather merely a faster image."

So in other words....the compiler optimizes the code, which is still in Factor? Or am I missing something here? Bjelleklang - talk Bug Me 23:59, 6 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

No, the compiler converts Factor into machine code (currently supporting PPC, x86, x86-64 and ARM), which is nevertheless stored in the image with non-compiled Factor code. Maybe the wording was unclear. LittleDantalk 17:21, 8 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]


History

should a section on history be added to the article? I heard that factor was made with the intention of being used for a game http://factorcode.org/pics/snap2.png 203.158.58.75 (talk) 09:31, 16 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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