Learn APL with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 20, 2025
Performance Notes
APL is fast for vectorized math
Avoid explicit loops; rely on built-in operators
Use tacit expressions for optimized pipelines
Leverage Dyalog’s performance features
Minimize unnecessary array reshaping
Security Notes
Protect workspaces with sensitive financial data
Control system-level commands in APL sessions
Secure enterprise APL servers
Validate numeric input rigorously
Audit external function calls
Monitoring Analytics
Benchmark array operations
Track workspace usage
Monitor symbol-heavy expressions
Test performance variations
Profile Dyalog APL engines
Code Quality
Avoid overly dense symbolic expressions
Comment tacit logic clearly
Modularize functions
Document operators
Test array ranks and shapes