authorgravatar for andrew@ziglang.orgAndrew Kelley <andrew@ziglang.org> 2019-04-16 14:23:58-04:00
committergravatar for andrew@ziglang.orgAndrew Kelley <andrew@ziglang.org> 2019-04-16 14:23:58-04:00
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160160 {#header_open|Introduction#}
161161 <p>
162 Zig is an open-source programming language designed for <strong>robustness</strong>,
163 <strong>optimality</strong>, and <strong>clarity</strong>.
162 Zig is a general-purpose programming language designed for <strong>robustness</strong>,
163 <strong>optimality</strong>, and <strong>maintainability</strong>.
164164 </p>
165165 <ul>
166166 <li><strong>Robust</strong> - behavior is correct even for edge cases such as out of memory.</li>
167167 <li><strong>Optimal</strong> - write programs the best way they can behave and perform.</li>
168 <li><strong>Clear</strong> - precisely communicate your intent to the compiler and other programmers. The language imposes a low overhead to reading code.</li>
168 <li><strong>Maintainable</strong> - precisely communicate intent to the compiler and other programmers.
169 The language imposes a low overhead to reading code and is resilient to changing requirements
170 and environments.</li>
169171 </ul>
170172 <p>
171173 Often the most efficient way to learn something new is to see examples, so