Except an MIT licensed language and compiler implementation isn't a business. It's open source software. And despite the fact that other users have referenced

Except an MIT licensed language and compiler implementation isn't a business. It's open source software. And despite the fact that other users have referenced the recent valuation of Julia Computing, that doesn't change the fact that Julia is open source software. Of all the complaints I've seen in all the Julia posts in HN -- how many complainers want to pick up the compiler and help fix it? Reminds me of a Linus Torvalds quote. Upset at compile-time latency, REPL-based workflows, lack of static compilation, etc? -- please come join us and make it better. In fact, I guarantee that working in the guts of a system like this will endow you with an incredible set of skills -- and it is possible with Julia to do serious work with the compiler, and learn things that will make your head spin (abstractly). Yes, we want the best language and compiler possible -- yes, there are issues right now. Yes, there are plans to fix these issues. But ... there are not enough talented, smart people working on this stuff. And there is enough low hanging fruit that a bit of effort can have a huge impact on the community.