nim

Summary

Nim is a statically typed compiled language with efficient garbage collection that combines the performance of C with the expressiveness of Python. It features a robust macro system, strong metaprogramming capabilities, and compile-time execution.

Paradigms

imperative

Domains

systems programming, web development, game development, desktop applications, scripting

Key Features

macros, zero-cost abstractions, first-class functions, closures, operator overloading, type inference, string interpolation, destructuring, generics, async/await

Typing

static system, structural typing, strong typing, full inference, compile-time checking, conservative type coercion, optional type annotations

Compilation

compiled, transpiled

Influenced By

Python, Pascal, Ada, Modula, Oberon, C++, Lisp, C#, Object Pascal, Modula-3

Ratings

File extensions

nim, nim.cfg, nimble, nimrod, nims

External Links

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