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In [[computer science]], the '''Pascal''' is one of the landmark [[programming language]]s towhich definehas defined [[computer program]]s and hasis beenstill usedin stilluse 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.

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#There is no way to override the type system, most notably, no casting.

As mentioned above, the currently available compilers address most of these issues. Many uninformed people still perscribesubscribe to the old belief that Pascal is not for "serious" programming and do not realize the benefits it currently offers. This stigma, more then any actual deficiency, is Pascal's biggest liability.

=== Further reading ===