Continuing the discussion, I asked: By M do you mean MUMPS?
It answered:
Yes, I apologize for the mistake. By M, I meant MUMPS (Massachusetts General Hospital Utility Multi-Programming System), also known as M. MUMPS is a general-purpose, data-centric, and transactional programming language that was originally designed for the healthcare industry. It is used for building high-performance, mission-critical applications in a variety of domains, including healthcare, finance, and government.
I asked: What implementations of M (or MUMPS) exist?
It answered:
There are several implementations of MUMPS available, including:
Cache: Cache is a commercial implementation of MUMPS developed by InterSystems Corporation. It is widely used in the healthcare industry and provides a range of features for developing and deploying applications, including a robust programming language, advanced data management capabilities, and a powerful integrated development environment.
GT.M: GT.M is an open-source implementation of MUMPS developed by FIS Global. It is used in a variety of domains, including healthcare, finance, and government, and is known for its high performance, scalability, and reliability.
Caché ObjectScript: Caché ObjectScript is a variant of MUMPS that adds object-oriented programming capabilities. It is developed by InterSystems Corporation and is used primarily in the healthcare industry.
VistA: VistA is an open-source electronic health record system developed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It is built on top of MUMPS and provides a comprehensive solution for managing patient records, appointment scheduling, and clinical decision support.
These are the most popular implementations of MUMPS, but there are other smaller implementations available as well. The choice of implementation will depend on the specific needs of the application being developed, as well as the requirements of the target environment and the developer's preferred development tools and platforms.
I asked: What are the smaller implementations you refer to?
It answered:
Some of the smaller implementations of MUMPS include:
PMON: PMON is a portable implementation of MUMPS that is designed to run on a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, and macOS. It is a relatively small and lightweight implementation that is well suited for small to medium-sized applications.
M21: M21 is another open-source implementation of MUMPS that is focused on simplicity and ease of use. It is designed to be easy to learn and use, making it a good choice for smaller projects or for developers who are new to MUMPS.
KOD: KOD is an implementation of MUMPS that was developed in Russia and is widely used in that country. It provides a comprehensive set of features for building applications, including a rich programming language, advanced data management capabilities, and a powerful integrated development environment.
These are some of the smaller implementations of MUMPS that are available, but there may be others as well. The choice of implementation will depend on the specific needs of the application being developed, as well as the requirements of the target environment and the developer's preferred development tools and platforms.
I asked: Have you heard of YottaDB?
It answered:
Yes, I have heard of YottaDB. YottaDB is an open-source implementation of MUMPS that is designed to provide high performance, scalability, and reliability for modern applications. It is designed to run on a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, and macOS, and provides a range of features for developing and deploying applications, including a robust programming language, advanced data management capabilities, and a powerful integrated development environment. YottaDB is a relatively new implementation of MUMPS, but it has gained a following among developers who appreciate its modern features and high performance.
I asked: Why did you not mention it earlier when I asked?
It answered: I apologize for not mentioning YottaDB earlier when you asked. As an AI language model, I strive to provide accurate and complete information in my responses. The omission of YottaDB was an oversight on my part, and I'm glad that I have the opportunity to correct that now. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
Regards
– Bhaskar