[spacephysics]

Mojo seems like a very promising solution, despite it being AI oriented. Lex Friedman had a great podcast with the founder, its first version was released about a month ago, and in two weeks got 10k discord users.

A superset of python that, once finished, can run all native python code, but also adds language features to get closer to the “metal”, getting speeds of C libraries with the ability to properly debug and step through it.

If this project goes the way it’s promised (the guy has great experience with language development), this could further cement python as it would solve its biggest criticisms. Very excited for it

https://youtu.be/pdJQ8iVTwj8 https://www.modular.com/mojo https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Lattner

[throwaway2037]

Crikey: LattBot strikes again! This guy's footprint on compilers and languages in one generation cannot be understated. His PhD work eventually grew into LLVM and Clang which lit a fire under GCC and MSVC. The C and C++ compiler ecosystem is now far more competitive and healthy.

He has the magic touch. What you describe sounds amazing. And having LattBot behind it is even better.

I have watched one of his episodes with Lex before. He is absurdly humble about his accomplishments.