Learn BCPL with Real Code Examples

Learn word-oriented programming

Understand procedures and global variables

Practice arrays and string manipulation

Build small interpreters or compilers

Study BCPL’s influence on C and other languages

Week 1: BCPL syntax and simple programs

Week 2: Procedures and global variable usage

Week 3: Arrays, strings, and memory manipulation

Week 4: Multi-module programming and compilation

Week 5: Small systems projects or compiler prototypes

What is BCPL and why was it developed?

How does BCPL handle data types?

Explain procedures and global variables in BCPL.

What are typical applications of BCPL?

How did BCPL influence modern programming languages?

LET x = 5; - assign value

LET y = x + 3; - arithmetic

LET array(10); - declare array

GET x; - input value

WRITE x; - output value

BCPL: The Language and its Compiler by Martin Richards

BCPL Programming and Systems Programming

Introduction to BCPL

Systems Programming with BCPL

History of Programming Languages including BCPL

BCPL syntax and basic programs

Procedures and global variables

Arrays and strings

Low-level memory manipulation

Building small system utilities

BCPL: The Language and its Compiler by Martin Richards

Historical BCPL manuals and guides

University course materials on early programming languages

Historical programming forums

University archives and courses

GitHub repositories for BCPL projects

BCPL compiler documentation archives

Email lists for BCPL enthusiasts

Historical programming forums

Academic papers on BCPL

BCPL mailing lists

Archived compilers and tutorials

University courses on programming history