What Is Formula Language?

Formula Language is a simple, easy-to-use programming language that can be found in many Lotus productssuch as Lotus 1-2-3 and Lotus Notes. Formula Language has been integrated into Lotus Notes since its inception in 1989 and has included numerous enhancements over the years.

Then, in 2002, Lotus decided to completely rewrite the underlying processor (or engine) used to interpret the formula language source code. This significantly improved its performance and expanded its capabilities. Using a few simple Formula Language commands and functions, you can build a robust database application.