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I don’t quite get the target of this language. The landing page says it should be used for embedded systems, yet the compiler roadmap for v1 contains “ function
by Galanwe 7y ago
I don’t quite get the target of this language. The landing page says it should be used for embedded systems, yet the compiler roadmap for v1 contains “ functions for reading and writing files”.
What files? This will run on top of an operating system? Why bother with a new language then.
- jzwinck 7y agoTons of embedded devices use files. For example digital cameras, network routers, and handheld GPS all use files as an explicit part of their setup, output, or operation.
- Galanwe 7y agoHu, yes, sure, but do you think it makes sense that your _language_ of choice implements a FAT file system and a file abstraction on top of it in its standard library?! I sure have never seen that
- xondono 7y agoA lot of embedded systems use file storage even while not having an OS. A very cheap way to add storage to low volume productions is to add a microSD card. At that point it’s easier to go for something like FAT and work with that
- yc-kraln 7y agoand yet that sounds like a library and not a core language construct.
- 7thaccount 7y agoSome people like larger languages that have more of the basics rolled into core. Not sure if that fits here though.