The short version
An anniversary primer for the classic MUMPS language/database, with runnable interpreter builds.
From the HackerLinks archive
The MUMPS 76 Primer – anniversary edition
An anniversary primer for the classic MUMPS language/database, with runnable interpreter builds.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-06-28
Last seen:2026-06-28
Times seen:1
Website:github.com
Why it caught our attention
The thread mixed historical interest with a still-usable interpreter and long-lived production systems.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-06-28
Editorial paraphrase
Commenters discussed Epic, IRIS, Caché, and how MUMPS systems have survived for decades.
Original threadThe MUMPS 76 Primer – anniversary edition