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From the FAQs https://docs.modular.com/mojo/faq.html https://docs.modular.com/mojo/faq.html > Why not develop Mojo in the open from the beginning? > Mojo is a
by jabradoodle 3y ago
From the FAQs https://docs.modular.com/mojo/faq.html https://docs.modular.com/mojo/faq.html
> Why not develop Mojo in the open from the beginning?
> Mojo is a big project and has several architectural differences from previous languages. We believe a tight-knit group of engineers with a common vision can move faster than a community effort. This development approach is also well-established from other projects that are now open source (such as LLVM, Clang, Swift, MLIR, etc.).
Given Chris Latners previous achievements I think we can trust this call a bit more than we may with some companies.
I wouldn't use it myself until open sourced.
- j_maffe 3y agoFYI, your link 404's
- jabradoodle 3y agoOops, fixed, thanks.
- eviks 3y agoWhat prevents a tight-knit group of engineers move faster with the source open? It's not like they can't ignore the slow community