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Factor/FAQ

For any change bigger than a typo fix, please ask Daniel Ehrenberg before making changes to the Factor FAQ. If you would like to see a question answered, look at Unanswered questions. You may also consult the NeophyteFAQ.

What is Factor?

See Why? for a list of key features.

What's a stack-based programming language?

A Stack-based language is one which primarily uses a stack, instead of (or in addition to) named variables, to manage data flow. This concept is closely related to that of Concatenative languages, most of which are stack-based.

For further questions, look at the following categories:

  • Why Factor?
  • What do these Factor-related words mean?
  • What kind of a language is Factor?
  • How is Factor implemented?
  • What libraries does Factor have?
  • How can I download and install Factor?
  • How do I develop in Factor?
  • How can I contribute to Factor?
  • How can I learn Factor?

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