

Chris Lattner: Creator of LLVM, Swift, and Mojo
Sep 17, 2024
Chris Lattner, the influential creator of LLVM, Swift, and Mojo, shares his journey through groundbreaking programming languages. He discusses the surprises of academic projects that lead to global impacts and the collaborative spirit that drives tech innovation. Lattner delves into the transition to Swift at Apple, tackling developer resistance and resource challenges. He also highlights the philosophy behind Mojo, its seamless integration with Python, and the complexities of various programming languages while advocating for a hybrid model in future design.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Joy of Problem-Solving and Its Lasting Impact on Programming Languages
01:51 • 2min
Navigating the Swift Revolution
03:42 • 18min
Navigating Complexity in Programming Languages: Lessons from Java, Swift, and Mojo
21:38 • 6min
The Evolution of Go and the Functional Programming Debate
27:35 • 12min
Mojo: Bridging Python's Horizons
39:21 • 7min
Navigating Programming Language Evolution
46:46 • 19min