4 posts tagged with "Array Programming"

Coming back from this year’s Iverson College, I brought home quite a lot: a mountain of new knowledge, newly made friends, some unforgettable experiences, and the rather harsh reality of having to adjust to life without two private chefs again.

But among all of that was something far more valuable: a rarely seen piece of computing history.

The obituary of Kenneth E. Iverson, inventor of APL and one of the most influential figures in the history of array programming.

One of the true highlights of last year was being invited to Iverson College 2024, an initiative led by Stephen Taylor, a long-standing advocate of APL and other array programming languages. Stephen is widely known in the KDB/Q community for his contributions, particularly his work on much of the documentation still available on code.kx.com. This post features a short video created by Miki Yamanouchi, a London based photographer and film maker, and captures key moments from the event. A heartfelt thank you to Stephen for being not just an ambassador for array programming, but a true cornerstone of our community.

Because of a scheduling conflict and the unavailability of Stephen Taylor, panelist of the well-known ArrayCast, I had the privilege of stepping in for my third appearance, this time as a (guest) panelist. Or, as the former ice hockey player in me would say, I got called up as the backup goalie.

In this episode, we welcomed Ashok Reddy, CEO of KX, who shared insights on the newly released KDB-X Community Edition. We covered the motivations behind this move, the current state of the community edition, and what’s coming next on the roadmap.

If you’re curious about KDB/Q, what the new community edition brings to the table, and our broader discussion, I highly recommend tuning in.

Last week, I had the honour of making my first solo appearance on the ArrayCast podcast, a show dedicated to everything array programming, and a tribute to the legacy of Kenneth E. Iverson, the legendary creator of APL. While I’ve previously been part of a group discussion during last year’s Iverson College event, this was my first time flying solo.

As many of you know, KDB/Q is a direct descendant of APL, so it naturally finds a regular place in ArrayCast conversations. Over the years, the podcast has featured some of the most respected names in the KDB/Q community, including Nick Psaris, Attila Vrabecz, Jonny Press and Stevan Apter, which makes it an even greater privilege to join this esteemed list of guests and contribute to such a meaningful initiative.