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Choosing an Array Language / The Games We Play

The Array Cast

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Q Programming Languages - A New Use Case for Code Competition

Q is a domain specific language for time series embedded in the K programming language. It was developed to let them get the use of KDB with a much shorter learning curve. A code draws some of these veterans out of the woodwork and they start publishing Q solutions on GitHub, cubists slash study Q. The puzzles are relatively small and well understood. And it's a rare opportunity to see expert Q programmers at work on them.

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