Learn APL with Real Code Examples

Install Dyalog APL or GNU APL

Configure APL keyboard layout or input method

Set up development environment or IDE

Test workspace and load sample code

Learn symbol set and operators

Install Dyalog/GNU APL

Set up symbol input

Configure project directories

Connect to integrations

Enable keyboard shortcuts for symbols

.dyalog files

Workspace files

Library scripts

APL source files

Config for integrations

dyalog - start Dyalog APL

)load file - load workspace

)save - save workspace

)vars - list variables

)fns - list functions

Unicode symbol support

Locale-based numeric formats

Global financial industry usage

Documentation in multiple languages

Broad input method compatibility

Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux

Accessible symbol input tools

Educational resources available

Small but dedicated community

Ideal for visually symbolic thinkers

Console-first interaction

Third-party GUI via Dyalog

Charts through integrations

Focus on numeric output

Minimal built-in UI

Variables persist in workspace

Functions store computation logic

Arrays maintain immutable patterns

Operators create reusable patterns

External files extend state

Universal arrays for all data types

Rich selection and slicing

Matrix ops and transformations

Operators for reduction and aggregation

Serialization through workspaces