GT.M provides an ANSI standard M language compiler and run-time environment to facilitate application program development. Program development uses standard UNIX editors and utility programs.

GT.M requires minimal administrative effort to maintain the compiler and run-time system, once the installation is complete.

M routines are stored as text files and object files in the native file system. Compilation of source text into object code is typically automatic, but may be invoked explicitly. You may store routines in multiple directories organized into search hierarchies, and change the search paths as needed.

For more information on the GT.M programming environment, refer to the GT.M Programmer's Guide.