Developer Voices Is Odin, "programming done right"? (with 'Ginger' Bill Hall)
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Jan 10, 2024 In this engaging discussion, Bill Hall, the creator of the Odin programming language, emphasizes his vision of "programming done right," aiming to refine C while integrating modern features. He shares insights on the defer statement's utility and contrasts Odin's design philosophy with C, focusing on user experience. Hall highlights Odin's journey, balancing tradition with innovation, and critiques C's macro system while promoting Odin's hygienic macros. His refreshing take makes Odin not just an alternative, but a comfortable evolution of C for today's programming needs.
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Odin's Philosophy
- Odin aims to improve the C programming tradition, not reinvent it.
- It focuses on refining existing procedural and imperative concepts.
Using Defer
- Use the defer statement for cleaner control flow, like closing files.
- Place it after opening a file to ensure proper closure, even after errors.
Implicit vs. Explicit
- Odin favors minimizing implicitness, not maximizing explicitness.
- It balances explicit control with intuitive, implicit behaviors.
