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Expression language

An expression language is a computer language for creating a machine readable representation of specific domain knowledge. Examples include:Advanced Boolean Expression Language, an obsolete hardware description language for hardware descriptions Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), an expression language developed by Microsoft and used in Power Pivot, among other places Jakarta Expression Language, a domain-specific language used in Jakarta EE web applications. Formerly known as "Unified Expression Language", "Expression Language" or just "the Expression Language"). Rights Expression Languages, machine processable language used for representing immaterial rights such as copyright and license information

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An expression language is a computer language for creating a machine readable representation of specific domain knowledge. Examples include:

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  1. Kyu Y. Lee; Michael Holley; Mary Bailey; Walter Bright (June 1985). "A High-Level Design Language for Programmable Logic Devices". VLSI Design. 6 (6). Manhasset, New York: CPM Publications: 50–62. ISSN 0279-2834.
  2. "Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) Overview". Microsoft Learn. Microsoft. Archived from the original on 2022-11-28. Retrieved 2026-03-17.