eForth and Zen
The first chapter of eForth and Zen. Some opening thoughts:
Forth is often mentioned not only as a computer language but also a religion because of its fervorish followers. Among religions Zen is considered to be the closest to Forth. As popularly known Zen is understood as a synonym of simplicity, brevity, light, understanding, wisdom and enlightenment. These are also attributes to Forth as a language and a philosophy. Indeed, Zen and Forth also bear striking similarity in their historical development and evolution. This aspect of similarity between Forth and Zen has not been well documented, and this is one purpose of this book.
