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The MUMPS 76 Primer – anniversary edition

An anniversary primer for the classic MUMPS language/database, with runnable interpreter builds.

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First seen:2026-06-28

Last seen:2026-06-28

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Source:github.com

What it is

An anniversary primer for the classic MUMPS language/database, with runnable interpreter builds.

Why developers recommend it

The thread mixed historical interest with a still-usable interpreter and long-lived production systems.

Hacker News evidence

2026-06-28

Commenters discussed Epic, IRIS, Caché, and how MUMPS systems have survived for decades.

The MUMPS 76 Primer – anniversary edition