TigerBeetle and Synadia pledge $512k to the Zig Software Foundation
6 months ago
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- Synadia and TigerBeetle pledged $512,000 to the Zig Software Foundation over the next two years.
- TigerBeetle chose Zig over C or Rust due to its simplicity, explicit static allocation, and design philosophy.
- Zig's features like no hidden memory allocations, no hidden control flow, and comptime were key factors in the decision.
- Zig's approach to safety as a spectrum and its simplicity made it easier for new hires to learn quickly.
- TigerBeetle's rigorous testing, including fuzzing and deterministic simulation, validated Zig's reliability in production.
- Zig's performance improvements, like faster compilation times, have been a significant benefit.
- The Zig Software Foundation's independence and transparency were important reasons for the donation.
- The joint donation aims to support Zig's long-term development and encourage others to contribute.