PL/I
PL/I Why you should consider using PL/I: It is an easy language to use; the syntax is clean, and the rules are uniform. There are many built-in functions to assist. It is a good first language, and provides an excellent growth path for the professional. PL/I can be used for solving a wide range of numerical problems in virtually every sphere of the computing arena, be it mathematics, ...
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