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Re:Picat: A Logic-Based, Multi-Paradigm, Programming Language by EtDybNuvCu on Sunday March 11, 2018 @12:05PM (#16563478)
Interesting syntax. Can Picat programs be run backwards or in other-than-expected directions, as in Prologs and Kanrens? This relational aspect is the killer feature of logical languages, and it would be unfortunate if Picat doesn't have it.
Re:Picat: A Logic-Based, Multi-Paradigm, Programming Language by doublec on Sunday March 11, 2018 @03:03PM (#16564274)
Yes, it's possible in picat. For example, here's factorial in picat that can be computed backwards: http://www.hakank.org/picat/factorial_reversible.pi