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Isn't that just Swift/Kotlin?

• nu11ptr 3y ago
  The problem with languages is they don't compose. Iow, one missing feature needed automatically invalidates the language entirely. Swift is targeted at Apple platforms and cross platform is an after thought. Kotlin targets JVM and while it is cool in concept, I hate it as a user (and Kotlin native isn't near as mature). If were considering something else at this stage I'd probably put my time into F#, but even it has its cons. NOTE: By "compose" I mean that if I want feature A, B and C from lang X (has A and B), Y (has B and C) and Z (has A and C), but there is no way to get A, B and C in one language without creating a brand new one. I cannot mix and match features from different languages.
  • Scramblejams 3y ago
    And if we're still talking about gamedev, F# would probably make the GC too sad. (When are we getting a low latency collector in the CLR? But I digress...)
    • nu11ptr 3y ago
      Yeah I'm not a game dev and don't write anything with low latency requirements. Almost all my code is in the "thoughput" camp.
  • BoorishBears 3y ago
    They don't compose what? Is this one of those 'monad is an endofunctor' deals? (me not knowing might be the ignorant bliss that allows me to just do productive things in them regardless) Edit: I understand from the updated comment I've long accepted that no one language can offer all of the language features I'd want, but I also question if I'd even want that language if I got it
• akavi 3y ago
  It's any of: Rust + (garbage collector) Swift + (cross platform support) Kotlin + (proper pattern matching) Unfortunately, none quite hit that central sweet spot, IMO
  • tkz1312 3y ago
    Roc is looking very promising IMO
  • melodyogonna 3y ago
    Mojo soon
  • valcron1000 3y ago
    Well, Kotlin + (proper pattern matching) = Scala
• MrBuddyCasino 3y ago
  And Zig maybe?