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Zig with Andrew Kelley

June 24, 2022 56:25 54.17 MB Downloads: 1

Allen Wyma talks with Andrew Kelley, creator of Zig. Zig is a general-purpose programming language and toolchain for maintaining robust, optimal, and reusable software.

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Timestamps

  • [@0:51] - Andrew’s introduction
  • [@2:55] - Rust vs Zig
  • [@5:27] - What is undefined behavior (UB) and what causes it?
  • [@11:37] - How does Zig deal with undefined behavior?
  • [@16:09] - How well does Zig work in production?
  • [@22:46] - Deeper dive into Andrew’s programming background
  • [@33:35] - Zig’s mission statement and what they’re doing as a non-profit
  • [@37:38] - Zig’s update release management
  • [@40:06] - Andrew’s OkCupid project
  • [@42:20] - Andrew’s preparations and motivations for making a language
  • [@46:11] - Zig using LLVM
  • [@49:12] - What’s next for Zig?
  • [@54:20] - Parting thoughts

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Credits

Intro Theme: Aerocity

Audio Editing: Plangora

Hosting Infrastructure: Jon Gjengset

Show Notes: Plangora

Hosts: Allen Wyma