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Ross, D.T., "Design of special language for machine-tool programming", March, 1957. Google
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p. 72-74 in Ross, D.T., "Origins of the APT language for automatically programmed tools," SIGPLAN 13.8:61-99 (August 1978).
72 ;;Quote: programs must be explicit to allow the computer to fill in all of the implied details
72+;;Quote: want a natural, less detailed way of writing programs, but programs must be explicit; at least use English-like words QuoteRef: rossDT3_1957 ;;72 "Declarative or descriptive statements ("say"-type statement) which establish definitions and basic relationships among thethings which are to be discussed.
72 ;;Quote: an APT instruction statement uses relationships and definitions to tell what action is to be carried out
73 ;;Quote: modifiers for a few properties are useful for other properties
73 ;;Quote: the primary purpose of a language is to express oneself in a given problem area
73 ;;Quote: a language helps to organize thinking about a problem area
73 ;;Quote: a language represents the important features of a problem area and thus channels expressions
73 ;;Quote: a programming language usually undergoes constant growth and revision
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