The author of this web content, Michael S. Montalbano, provides a personal history of APL (A Programming Language) and its significance in computing. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the history of computing to control its rapid development and transformation of society. Montalbano argues that APL provides the best set of ideas for controlling computer technology. He also expresses his biases as an APL advocate and believes that APL is not only important for computing but also for rationalizing the management process. He criticizes the lack of effective notations in management and challenges the belief in the “information explosion.” Montalbano recounts his experiences at various institutions where he worked with computers and highlights the need for an efficient notation for describing algorithms and procedures.
https://ed-thelen.org/comp-hist/APL-hist.html