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Ken Thompson: from Unix to Go, simplicity as a method
Discover how Ken Thompson connected Unix, the B language, and Go through the same pursuit of simplicity, efficiency, and composable tools.
24 August 20267 minRead
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Brian Kernighan: AWK, Unix, and the art of explaining code
Learn how Brian Kernighan shaped AWK, spread C and Unix, created specialized tools, and established an enduring approach to teaching programming.
24 August 20267 minRead
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Larry Wall: Perl, the language that connected the tools of the Internet
Learn how Larry Wall created Perl to automate Unix, process text, and unite a community, along with the strengths and limits of its expressive design.
24 August 20268 minRead
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Dennis Ritchie: the C language at the heart of Unix
How Dennis Ritchie designed C and helped develop Unix, two foundations that made systems software more portable.
3 August 20266 minRead
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The C language: making systems portable without hiding the machine
From BCPL and B to Unix, discover how C balanced portability, efficiency, and hardware control before influencing generations of languages.
3 August 20265 minRead