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.
