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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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Revision as of 10:14, 12 September 2021

In computing, a programming language reference (or language reference manual) is part of the documentation associated with most mainstream programming languages. It describes the basic elements of the language and how to use them in computer programs, and is written for users and developers.
It is usually separate and distinct from a more detailed programming language specification meant for implementors of the language rather than those who simply use it to accomplish some processing task.
External links
- Ada 2005 Language Reference Manual
- The Python Language Reference
- The following link and site are not reachable as of 6-Aug-2021: The Python Language Reference Manual by Guido van Rossum and Fred L. Drake, Jr. (ISBN 0-9541617-8-5)
References