Set theoretic programming

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Set theoretic programming is a programming paradigm based on mathematical set theory. One example of a programming language based on this paradigm is SETL. The goal of set theoretic programming is to improve programmer speed and productivity significantly, and also enhance program clarity and readability.^[1]

Languages With Set-Based Operators

Bandicoot
Claire
LINQ - Extensions to .NET languages such as C#, F#, and VB.NET
Matlab
Miranda
SQL
SETL

References

^ J.T. Schwartz, R.B.K. Dewar, E. Dubinsky, and E. Schonberg. Programming with sets, an introduction to SETL. Springer-Verlag, 1986.

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[1] J.T. Schwartz, R.B.K. Dewar, E. Dubinsky, and E. Schonberg. Programming with sets, an introduction to SETL. Springer-Verlag, 1986.

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