domain-specific language

(language)

A machine-processable language whose terms are derived from a domain model and that is used for the definition of components or software architectures supporting that domain. A domain-specific language is often used as input to an application generator.

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domain-specific language

A programming language designed for a particular purpose. For example, Tex is a language used for typesetting, SQL is used to query databases, and Mathematica is used for computations. A domain-specific language (DSL) is more fine tuned to the application environment than a general-purpose programming language.

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