GrassHopper

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GrassHopper is a programming language that aims to do what C++ does, but better. In other words, we aim to be to C++ what Kotlin is to Java.

Among the objectives of the language:

• Fun to write
• As expressive as C++ (ability to control low-level aspects)
• Less dangerous than C++
• Easier to write meta-programming
• Relatively easy to learn (especially after C++).

Among the non-objectives:

• Conceptually pure/beautiful language We're not trying to make a nice abstract language, but a down-to-earth, practical one that is fun to write.
• Full memory safety We don't want the user to deal with the complexity of Rust's reference-borrowing.
• Retro-compatibility This is a brand-new language, not C++++.

This language is still very much a work in progress. The grammar and list of features is likely to change a lot before it is stable.

Document with the features we would like to include: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lScKPRK0yW46oty-ZUGUu_H-638nEmz5h-t-KyIqi9w/edit?usp=sharing

If you want to contribute, feel free to contact us! We are in need of developer workforce.