Forth vs. JavaScript vs. Pick vs. STRICH Comparison Chart

Forth, the computer language was created for programming embedded and real-time applications. Today, it is available for developing applications on Windows, DOS, and variants of Unix that include macOS. Additionally, commercial-grade Forth cross-compilers generate highly optimized code that runs on a variety of microprocessors and microcontrollers and proves themselves very capable in custom-hardware environments. Forth is a high-level programming language, although most versions include an assembler. Fourth-system providers often include software tools to help application code make good use of system resources. Forth is interactive. It is conducive to developing modular, well-tested code in shorter development times. It can also result in very concise code. Some programmers are not accustomed to languages with such brevity, directness, and (apparent) simplicity. Forth has a reputation for rapid development, lean code, and superb performance.

Pick is the one word protest of two very busy guys who object to anything taking longer to happen than it should. It’s a beautifully simple, mobile and desktop app that eliminates the back-and-forth by comparing signup, suggesting times and, finally, booking the event. We’ve all been there. It starts with the words, “We should set up a meeting.” And then what follows is a ping-pong-like, back-and-forth where we try to set up a time to meet. Add a third, fourth or ninth participant to the meeting and the ping-pong game can last a while. Pick lets you find time without eating up a bunch of it to do it. And good things happen when more stuff actually does. Like drinks. And mergers. And babies. And meetings and study groups. And with Pick, they will.