Category:Clipper
This programming language may be used to instruct a computer to perform a task.
| Execution method: | Compiled (bytecode) |
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| Garbage collected: | Yes |
| Parameter passing methods: | By value,reference |
| Type strength: | Weak |
| Type checking: | Dynamic |
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Clipper is a programming language, which belongs to xBase-family and a programming environment, which includes a compiler, run-time library, suitable fullscreen debugger and a set of utilities.
It was originally created in 1985 by Nantucket Corporation as a compiler for dBaseIII , which was an interpretive system. For many years it was one of most popular systems for database, business, financial applications. It was bought by Computer Associates, who discontinued to develop and support it in 1997, the last version was 5.3b. Later, other programming environments for Clipper appeared - xBase++, Flagship, Clip, Harbour, ...
Clipper source files (*.prg files) are compiled to an executable, which includes the bytecode and a virtual machine, which executes this bytecode.
GrafxSoft - current Clipper maintainer
The Oazis - one of oldest Clipper resources
Subcategories
This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total.
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- Clipper examples needing attention (empty)
- Clipper Implementations (empty)
- Clipper User (6 P)
Pages in category "Clipper"
The following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total.