Forums Scripts & Popups OT: What language is mIRC scripted in?

Just curious..

and also.. the language that we use for IRC scripting.. what is it? a language of it's own or a language derivative?

it is its own mirc language

It's also interesting to note that mIRC is actually written in mIRC Script.

how could the program be written in mIRC script if mirc uses its own language;\

1. Because mIRC script is what people call the unique language that mircscripts are coded in.
2. Why do you always suffix your sentences with a backslash?

1. i dont understand how mIRC could of been created in the language that mirc uses if it wasnt a language until mirc was created.
2. what sladecraven( ) said, ;\ is what i use when im confused or annoyed, in that case it was confused

From Khaled's FAQ
Question: In which language is mIRC written?
Answer: mIRC is written in a mixture of C/C++, in pure win32 code, under Borland C/C++ v5.02. I also compile and run the same code under Visual C++ 6.01 for testing purposes.
I used Borland C/C++ v5.02 because it allowed parallel development of 16/32bit code from the same code-base. This isn't important anymore because the 16bit mIRC is no longer being developed.

Question: How did you write the scripting language?
Answer: I had no experience with writing compilers or parsers when I first started working on mIRC. The scripting language grew organically, it wasn't designed. Users provided much input and over time the language became relatively organized and stable, though it still has some quirks. I would say that the language resembles C more than anything else.

thats what i was thinking, that it couldnt of been written in its own language

Geez... I know I keep you guys on your toes when it comes to sorting bullshit from fact, but come on!

No, mIRC wasn't written in mIRC Script. It's just fun to watch people wrap their mind around paradoxes.

From the first post...

and also.. the language that we use for IRC scripting.. what is it? a language of it's own or a language derivative?

As Parabrat quoted the scripting language used in mIRC is UNIQUE to mIRC. The mIRC scripting language was developed entirely around mIRC itself and some people refer to it as 'mIRCscript' as there doesn't seem to be an official name for it. Therefore I answered the question correctly.