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Experimental programming language

Lithe is an experimental programming language created in 1982 by David Sandberg at the University of Washington which allows the programmer to freely choose their own syntax. Lithe combines the ideas of syntax-directed translation and classes in a novel manner that results in a remarkably simple yet powerful language. Wikipedia →

🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path

  1. Read the overview: LitheA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Trust Management in Industrial Internet of Things using a Trusted E-Lithe ProtocolInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Urinary calculiThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Lithe: Lightweight Secure CoAP for the Internet of ThingsCited 311 times
  5. Go sideways: Backus–Naur formA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: Syntax-directed translationA closely related topic

📖 Definitions

Adjective Mild; calm.

Adjective Slim but not skinny.

Adjective Capable of being easily bent; flexible.

Adjective Adaptable.

🗂️ The subject at a glance

  1. Overview
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🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)

🆕 Influential since 2022

📚 Books worth reading

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