Rhombus Language 1.0
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- #Programming Language
- #Extensibility
- #Functional Programming
- Rhombus version 1.0 is now available, designed as a modern, extensible programming language.
- It combines a conventional syntax for everyday use with Racket-like extensibility, making macros more accessible.
- Key features include functional programming, pattern matching, good performance, and dynamic typing with static constructs.
- Rhombus is built on Racket, allowing modules to use #lang rhombus, and offers improvements like better data structures and a class system.
- It aims for production use, supports domain-specific languages (DSLs), and integrates with tools like DrRacket and VSCode.
- Example applications include Pille, Economancy, and libraries like rhombus-html-lib, demonstrating real-world use and metaprogramming.