FORTRAN的历史价值及前景

The Historical Value and Prospects for FORTRAN

FORTRAN是最早出现而到目前为止仍在科学技术领域内广泛流行的一种高级语言.FORTRAN的研制和实现对计算机科学的发展,以及对计算机的推广应用和普及,都有着不可磨灭的历史功绩.本文对FORTRAN的产生和发展进行了历史性的回顾,并展望它的前景.

FORTRAN is a computer high-level language, which is the earliest and up to now is still used extensively in the field of science and technology. The author traces back historically to the introduction and development of FORTRAN, and looks forward to its future.