Factor

Programming language

Developer: Slava Pestov
Founded: 2003
Latest version: 0.101
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1.“Release 0.101”github.com/factor/factor/releases/tag/0.101Retrieved 2025-12-09
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, 0.98
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1.github.com/factor/factor/releases/tag/0.98
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, 0.99
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1.github.com/factor/factor/releases/tag/0.99
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Written in: Factor
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1.openhub.net/p/factor/analyses/latest/languages_summary
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License: BSD licenses
Website: factorcode.org

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Factor is a stack-oriented programming language created by Slava Pestov. It is dynamically typed, with automatic memory management, and powerful metaprogramming features. The language has a single implementation featuring a self-hosted optimizing compiler and an interactive integrated development environment. The Factor distribution includes a large standard library. It is free and open-source software with a BSD license.

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