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Andrew Kelley 2019-04-16 14:23:58 -04:00
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<div id="contents">
{#header_open|Introduction#}
<p>
Zig is an open-source programming language designed for <strong>robustness</strong>,
<strong>optimality</strong>, and <strong>clarity</strong>.
Zig is a general-purpose programming language designed for <strong>robustness</strong>,
<strong>optimality</strong>, and <strong>maintainability</strong>.
</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Robust</strong> - behavior is correct even for edge cases such as out of memory.</li>
<li><strong>Optimal</strong> - write programs the best way they can behave and perform.</li>
<li><strong>Clear</strong> - precisely communicate your intent to the compiler and other programmers. The language imposes a low overhead to reading code.</li>
<li><strong>Maintainable</strong> - precisely communicate intent to the compiler and other programmers.
The language imposes a low overhead to reading code and is resilient to changing requirements
and environments.</li>
</ul>
<p>
Often the most efficient way to learn something new is to see examples, so