

The EYG Language with Peter Saxton
Nov 17, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Peter Saxton, the creator of the EYG programming language, shares his journey in developing a tool designed to address functional programming challenges. He dives into the revolutionary features of EYG, like a type-safe eval() operation and effect types. The conversation also covers concepts such as error handling, the intricacies of number representation, and the importance of transparency in programming design. Together, they explore how EYG improves interoperability and sets new standards for modularity and performance.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Tagged Unions and Runtime Flexibility
02:48 • 6min
Navigating Number Representation and Effects in Programming
08:24 • 17min
Exploring Asynchronous Operations in JavaScript and Erlang
24:55 • 2min
String Encoding and Modularity in Programming
26:51 • 26min
Mastering Error Handling in Programming
52:56 • 21min
The Value of Transparency in Programming Language Design
01:14:03 • 3min