Elm Town 80 – Inspired: Roc with Richard Feldman

Sep 17, 2024

Richard Feldman, Elm pioneer and creator of the Roc programming language, discusses his motivations for developing Roc as an evolution of Elm. He shares insights on governance models, emphasizing simplicity and user feedback in programming design. The conversation dives into how teaching Elm shaped Roc’s features, and how it aims to integrate seamlessly with existing systems. Additionally, Richard highlights the unique role of platforms in Roc, setting it apart from traditional languages and enhancing development experiences.