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Fourth-generation programming language
PowerHouse is a byte-compiled fourth-generation programming language originally produced by Quasar Corporation for the Hewlett-Packard HP3000 mini-computer, as well as Data General and DEC VAX/VMS systems. It was initially composed of five components:QDD, or Quasar Data Dictionary: for building a central data dictionary used by all other components QDesign: a character-based screen generator Quick: an interactive, character-based screen processor Quiz: a report writer QTP: a batch transaction processor. Wikipedia →
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- 📕Unlocking PowerhouseRamon Aliño · 1992
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