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	*[http://www.adaic.com/standards/ada05.html Ada 2005 Language Reference Manual] (at adaic.com)		*[http://www.adaic.com/standards/ada05.html Ada 2005 Language Reference Manual] (at adaic.com)
	*[https://docs.python.org/3.2/reference/ The Python Language Reference] (at python.org)		*[https://docs.python.org/3.2/reference/ The Python Language Reference] (at python.org)
	*<!--following link and site not reachable as of 6-Aug-2021--> [http://www.network-theory.co.uk/python/language/ The Python Language Reference Manual] {{~~dead~~ ~~link~~\|date=~~August~~ ~~2021~~}} by Guido van Rossum and Fred L. Drake, Jr. ({{ISBN\|0-9541617-8-5}}) (at network-theory.co.uk)		*<!--following link and site not reachable as of 6-Aug-2021--> [http://www.network-theory.co.uk/python/language/ The Python Language Reference Manual] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070117131741/http://www.network-theory.co.uk/python/language/ \|date=2007-01-17 }} by Guido van Rossum and Fred L. Drake, Jr. ({{ISBN\|0-9541617-8-5}}) (at network-theory.co.uk)

	==References==		==References==

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	{{Short description\|Documentation for ~~programmers~~}}[[File:Fortran_acs_cover.jpeg\|thumb\|upright\|The ''Fortran Automatic Coding System for the [[IBM 704]]'' (15 October 1956), the first Programmer's Reference Manual for Fortran]]		{{Short description\|Documentation for users of a computer programming language}}[[File:Fortran_acs_cover.jpeg\|thumb\|upright\|The ''Fortran Automatic Coding System for the [[IBM 704]]'' (15 October 1956), the first Programmer's Reference Manual for Fortran]]
	In [[computing]], a '''programming language reference''' or '''language reference manual''' is part of the [[documentation]] associated with most mainstream [[programming language]]s. It is written for [[user (computing)\|user]]s and [[programmer\|developer]]s, and describes the basic elements of the language and how to use them in a [[computer program\|program]]. For a command-based language, for example, this will include details of every available command and of the [[syntax (programming languages)\|syntax]] for using it.		In [[computing]], a '''programming language reference''' or '''language reference manual''' is part of the [[documentation]] associated with most mainstream [[programming language]]s. It is written for [[user (computing)\|user]]s and [[programmer\|developer]]s, and describes the basic elements of the language and how to use them in a [[computer program\|program]]. For a command-based language, for example, this will include details of every available command and of the [[syntax (programming languages)\|syntax]] for using it.

Musiconeologist: /* top */Small copy-edit. Removed HTML note (I think I've clarified that "basic elements" means "building blocks" not "main ideas").

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top: Small copy-edit. Removed HTML note (I think I've clarified that "basic elements" means "building blocks" not "main ideas").

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	{{Short description\|Documentation for programmers}}[[File:Fortran_acs_cover.jpeg\|thumb\|upright\|The ''Fortran Automatic Coding System for the [[IBM 704]]'' (15 October 1956), the first Programmer's Reference Manual for Fortran]]		{{Short description\|Documentation for programmers}}[[File:Fortran_acs_cover.jpeg\|thumb\|upright\|The ''Fortran Automatic Coding System for the [[IBM 704]]'' (15 October 1956), the first Programmer's Reference Manual for Fortran]]
	In [[computing]], a '''programming language reference''' or '''language reference manual''' is part of the [[documentation]] associated with most mainstream [[programming language]]s. It is written for [[user (computing)\|user]]s and [[programmer\|developer]]s, and describes the basic elements~~<!-- could be misconstrued as meaning just the main ideas -->~~ of the language and how to use them in a [[computer program\|program]]. For a command-based language, for example, this will include details of every available command and of the [[syntax (programming languages)\|syntax]] for using it.		In [[computing]], a '''programming language reference''' or '''language reference manual''' is part of the [[documentation]] associated with most mainstream [[programming language]]s. It is written for [[user (computing)\|user]]s and [[programmer\|developer]]s, and describes the basic elements of the language and how to use them in a [[computer program\|program]]. For a command-based language, for example, this will include details of every available command and of the [[syntax (programming languages)\|syntax]] for using it.

	The reference manual is usually separate and distinct from a more detailed [[programming language specification]] meant for [[Programming language implementation\|implementor]]s of the language rather than those who simply use it to accomplish some processing task.		The reference manual is usually separate and distinct from a more detailed [[programming language specification]] meant for [[Programming language implementation\|implementor]]s of the language rather than those who simply use it to accomplish some processing task.

	There may also be a separate introductory guide aimed at giving newcomers enough information to start writing programs, after which they can consult the reference manual for full details. Frequently, however, a single publication contains both the introductory ~~guide~~ and the language reference.		There may also be a separate introductory guide aimed at giving newcomers enough information to start writing programs, after which they can consult the reference manual for full details. Frequently, however, a single publication contains both the introductory material and the language reference.

	==External links==		==External links==

Musiconeologist: /* top */Reorganised first paragraph a bit, added to third.

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top: Reorganised first paragraph a bit, added to third.

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	{{Short description\|Documentation for programmers}}[[File:Fortran_acs_cover.jpeg\|thumb\|upright\|The ''Fortran Automatic Coding System for the [[IBM 704]]'' (15 October 1956), the first Programmer's Reference Manual for Fortran]]		{{Short description\|Documentation for programmers}}[[File:Fortran_acs_cover.jpeg\|thumb\|upright\|The ''Fortran Automatic Coding System for the [[IBM 704]]'' (15 October 1956), the first Programmer's Reference Manual for Fortran]]
	In [[computing]], a '''programming language reference''' (or '''language reference manual''') is part of the [[documentation]] associated with most mainstream [[programming language]]s. It describes the basic elements<!-- could be misconstrued as meaning just the main ideas --> of the language and how to use them in [[computer program~~]]s, and is written for [[user (computing)~~\|~~user~~]]~~s and [[programmer\|developer]]s~~. For a command-based language, for example, it will ~~among~~ ~~other~~ ~~things explain what~~ every available command ~~does,~~ and ~~give~~ the [[syntax (programming languages)\| syntax]] for ~~its~~ ~~use~~.		In [[computing]], a '''programming language reference''' or '''language reference manual''' is part of the [[documentation]] associated with most mainstream [[programming language]]s. It is written for [[user (computing)\|user]]s and [[programmer\|developer]]s, and describes the basic elements<!-- could be misconstrued as meaning just the main ideas --> of the language and how to use them in a [[computer program\|program]]. For a command-based language, for example, this will include details of every available command and of the [[syntax (programming languages)\|syntax]] for using it.

	The reference manual is usually separate and distinct from a more detailed [[programming language specification]] meant for [[Programming language implementation\|implementor]]s of the language rather than those who simply use it to accomplish some processing task.		The reference manual is usually separate and distinct from a more detailed [[programming language specification]] meant for [[Programming language implementation\|implementor]]s of the language rather than those who simply use it to accomplish some processing task.

	There may also be a separate introductory guide aimed at giving newcomers enough information to start writing programs, after which they can consult the reference manual for full details.		There may also be a separate introductory guide aimed at giving newcomers enough information to start writing programs, after which they can consult the reference manual for full details. Frequently, however, a single publication contains both the introductory guide and the language reference.

	==External links==		==External links==

Musiconeologist: Maybe the external links are really references

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Maybe the external links are really references

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	==External links==		==External links==
			<!-- maybe as examples of manuals these are really references -->

	*[http://www.adaic.com/standards/ada05.html Ada 2005 Language Reference Manual] (at adaic.com)		*[http://www.adaic.com/standards/ada05.html Ada 2005 Language Reference Manual] (at adaic.com)
	*[https://docs.python.org/3.2/reference/ The Python Language Reference] (at python.org)		*[https://docs.python.org/3.2/reference/ The Python Language Reference] (at python.org)

Musiconeologist: /* top */Added sentence about introductory guide

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	{{Short description\|Documentation for programmers}}[[File:Fortran_acs_cover.jpeg\|thumb\|upright\|The ''Fortran Automatic Coding System for the [[IBM 704]]'' (15 October 1956), the first Programmer's Reference Manual for Fortran]]		{{Short description\|Documentation for programmers}}[[File:Fortran_acs_cover.jpeg\|thumb\|upright\|The ''Fortran Automatic Coding System for the [[IBM 704]]'' (15 October 1956), the first Programmer's Reference Manual for Fortran]]
	In [[computing]], a '''programming language reference''' (or '''language reference manual''') is part of the [[documentation]] associated with most mainstream [[programming language]]s. It describes the basic elements of the language and how to use them in [[computer program]]s, and is written for [[user (computing)\|user]]s and [[programmer\|developer]]s.		In [[computing]], a '''programming language reference''' (or '''language reference manual''') is part of the [[documentation]] associated with most mainstream [[programming language]]s. It describes the basic elements<!-- could be misconstrued as meaning just the main ideas --> of the language and how to use them in [[computer program]]s, and is written for [[user (computing)\|user]]s and [[programmer\|developer]]s. For a command-based language, for example, it will among other things explain what every available command does, and give the [[syntax (programming languages)\| syntax]] for its use.

	It is usually separate and distinct from a more detailed [[programming language specification]] meant for [[Programming language implementation\|implementor]]s of the language rather than those who simply use it to accomplish some processing task.		The reference manual is usually separate and distinct from a more detailed [[programming language specification]] meant for [[Programming language implementation\|implementor]]s of the language rather than those who simply use it to accomplish some processing task.

			There may also be a separate introductory guide aimed at giving newcomers enough information to start writing programs, after which they can consult the reference manual for full details.

	==External links==		==External links==

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	==External links==		==External links==

	*[http://www.adaic.com/standards/ada05.html Ada 2005 Language Reference Manual]		*[http://www.adaic.com/standards/ada05.html Ada 2005 Language Reference Manual] (at adaic.com)
	*[https://docs.python.org/3.2/reference/ The Python Language Reference]		*[https://docs.python.org/3.2/reference/ The Python Language Reference] (at python.org)
	*~~The~~ following link and site ~~are~~ not reachable as of 6-Aug-2021: [http://www.network-theory.co.uk/python/language/ The Python Language Reference Manual] by Guido van Rossum and Fred L. Drake, Jr. ({{ISBN\|0-9541617-8-5}})		*<!--following link and site not reachable as of 6-Aug-2021--> [http://www.network-theory.co.uk/python/language/ The Python Language Reference Manual] {{dead link\|date=August 2021}} by Guido van Rossum and Fred L. Drake, Jr. ({{ISBN\|0-9541617-8-5}}) (at network-theory.co.uk)

	==References==		==References==

Musiconeologist at 10:14, 12 September 2021

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	{{Short description\|Documentation for ~~coders~~}}[[File:Fortran_acs_cover.jpeg\|thumb\|upright\|The ''Fortran Automatic Coding System for the [[IBM 704]]'' (15 October 1956), the first Programmer's Reference Manual for Fortran]]		{{Short description\|Documentation for programmers}}[[File:Fortran_acs_cover.jpeg\|thumb\|upright\|The ''Fortran Automatic Coding System for the [[IBM 704]]'' (15 October 1956), the first Programmer's Reference Manual for Fortran]]
	In [[computing]], a '''programming language reference''' (or '''language reference manual''') is part of the [[documentation]] associated with most mainstream [[programming language]]s. It describes the basic elements of the language and how to use them in [[computer program]]s, and is written for [[user (computing)\|user]]s and [[programmer\|developer]]s.		In [[computing]], a '''programming language reference''' (or '''language reference manual''') is part of the [[documentation]] associated with most mainstream [[programming language]]s. It describes the basic elements of the language and how to use them in [[computer program]]s, and is written for [[user (computing)\|user]]s and [[programmer\|developer]]s.

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	{{Short description\|Documentation for coders}}[[File:Fortran_acs_cover.jpeg\|thumb\|upright\|The ''Fortran Automatic Coding System for the [[IBM 704]]'' (15 October 1956), the first Programmer's Reference Manual for Fortran]]		{{Short description\|Documentation for coders}}[[File:Fortran_acs_cover.jpeg\|thumb\|upright\|The ''Fortran Automatic Coding System for the [[IBM 704]]'' (15 October 1956), the first Programmer's Reference Manual for Fortran]]
	A '''programming language reference''' (or '''language reference manual''') is an ~~artifact~~ ~~that describes a~~ [[~~programming language~~]] so ~~that~~ ~~[[user~~ ~~(computing)\|user]]s and~~ [[~~programmer\|developer~~]]s ~~can~~ ~~understand~~ the basic elements of and ~~write~~ [[computer program]]s in ~~the~~ ~~target~~ ~~language~~.		In [[computing]], a '''programming language reference''' (or '''language reference manual''') is part of the [[documentation]] associated with most mainstream [[programming language]]s. It describes the basic elements of the language and how to use them in [[computer program]]s, and is written for [[user (computing)\|user]]s and [[programmer\|developer]]s.

	~~A programming language reference manual~~ is ~~one form of [[documentation]] that is associated with most mainstream programming languages. A reference manual is ordinarily~~ separate and distinct from a [[programming language specification]], ~~which is usually more detailed and intended~~ for ~~use by~~ [[Programming language implementation\|implementor]]s of the language ~~itself,~~ rather than those who simply use ~~the language~~ to accomplish some processing task.		It is usually separate and distinct from a more detailed [[programming language specification]] meant for [[Programming language implementation\|implementor]]s of the language rather than those who simply use it to accomplish some processing task.

	==External links==		==External links==

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	[[File:Fortran_acs_cover.jpeg\|thumb\|upright\|The ''Fortran Automatic Coding System for the [[IBM 704]]'' (15 October 1956), the first Programmer's Reference Manual for Fortran]]		{{Short description\|Documentation for coders}}[[File:Fortran_acs_cover.jpeg\|thumb\|upright\|The ''Fortran Automatic Coding System for the [[IBM 704]]'' (15 October 1956), the first Programmer's Reference Manual for Fortran]]
	A '''programming language reference''' (or '''language reference manual''') is an artifact that describes a [[programming language]] so that [[user (computing)\|user]]s and [[programmer\|developer]]s can understand the basic elements of and write [[computer program]]s in the target language.		A '''programming language reference''' (or '''language reference manual''') is an artifact that describes a [[programming language]] so that [[user (computing)\|user]]s and [[programmer\|developer]]s can understand the basic elements of and write [[computer program]]s in the target language.