Which programming languages are most token-efficient?
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- LLMs face context length constraints, making token-efficient programming languages beneficial for AI agents.
- Dynamic languages (e.g., Clojure) are more token-efficient than static ones (e.g., C), with a 2.6x gap.
- Functional languages like Haskell and F# are nearly as token-efficient as dynamic ones due to advanced type inference.
- Array languages like J (ASCII-based) are highly token-efficient, while APL's exotic symbols are poorly tokenized.
- Language selection for AI agents may increasingly prioritize token efficiency, impacting development sessions.