PClike
PClike is a loosely defined term in computer science used to describe programming languages or code styles that resemble C‑like languages in syntax and tooling, while diverging in memory management, safety guarantees, or abstraction level. As a label, it has no formal specification and is applied variably by authors, educators, and hobbyist projects to signal a familiar syntax coupled with non-C-like characteristics.
Usage and scope: The term appears in discussions about language design, particularly when contrasting true C-family
Typical characteristics: PClike code often uses C‑style blocks, semicolons, and operator syntax, but may implement one
Examples and status: There are no widely accepted languages formally designated as PClike. Instead, the term