Zig

Summary

A general-purpose programming language and toolchain for maintaining robust, optimal, and reusable software. Focuses on debug-ability, performance, and clarity.

Paradigms

imperative

Domains

systems programming, game development, embedded systems, operating systems, WebAssembly

Key Features

algebraic data types, zero-cost abstractions, REPL, native FFI, generics, modules

Typing

static system, structural typing, strong typing, full inference, compile-time checking, none type coercion, required type annotations

Compilation

compiled

Influenced By

C, Rust, Go, Swift, JavaScript, C++

Ratings

File extensions

zig, zig.zon

External Links

• Zig official site
• Zig jobs at Devjobsscanner
• r/Zig subreddit
• Trending GitHub repositories