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Author:

Thiadmer Riemersma 

Version:

2.1.0 

URL:

http://www.compuphase.com/small.htm

"Small is a simple, typeless, 32-bit extension language with a C-like syntax. A Small "source" program is compiled to a binary file for optimal execution speed. The Small compiler outputs P-code (or bytecode) that subsequently runs on an abstract machine. Execution speed, stability, simplicity and a small footprint were essential design criteria for both the language and the abstract machine.

"An introduction to the Small language and abstract machine from a programmer's perspective was published in the October 1999 issue of Dr. Dobb's Journal. More verbose than the article, and more appropriate for non-expert programmers, is the manual. The manual contains a brief (tutorial) overview of the language, a language reference, programming notes on the abstract machine, casual notes about the why and how of many language features, and reference material."