Andrew Kelley • 1/30/2017

Zig Programming Language Blurs the Line Between Compile-Time and Run-Time

This technical article details the Zig programming language's approach to compile-time execution. It explains how Zig uses 'comptime' parameters, variables, and expressions to implement generics and perform type checking at compile-time, blurring the line between compile-time and run-time. The piece includes code examples demonstrating compile-time duck typing, error handling, and conditional logic, positioning Zig as a language that leverages this concept for simplicity and power.

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#programming languages #generics #metaprogramming