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TheIn [[computer science]], the '''Pascal''' is one of [[programming language]]s to define [[computer program]]s and has been used still today.

It was developed by [[Niklaus Wirth]] in order to make possible [[structured programming]] that would be relatively easy for a [[compiler]] to process. Pascal is based on the [[Algol programming language]] and is named in honor of mathematician [[Blaise Pascal]]. Wirth also developed [[Modula programming language|Modula-2]], a language similar to Pascal which also supports object oriented programming.

== Unique Features ==

Unlike decendant programming languages of C, Pascal uses := for assignment instead of =.

== Implementations ==

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* [http://www.borland.com/delphi/ Delphi] is Borland's flagship RAD ([[Rapid Application Development]]) product. It uses the [[Delphi programming language]], descended from Pascal, to create applications for the windows platform. The latest version also supports compiling to the [[.NET]] platform

* [http://www.borland.com/kylix/ Kylix] is Borland's newest reiteration of the Pascal branch of their products. It is the descendant of [[Delphi programming language|Delphi]], with support for the [[Linux]] operating system and an improved object library. The compiler and the IDE are available now for non-commercial use. The compiler (but not the library or the IDE) is supposed to become [[Open Source]] software some time soon.

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See also: [[Algol programming language]], [[C programming language]]