Drew DeVault

Drew DeVault, the passionate creator of Hare, a systems programming language, discusses his desire to build a lasting tool for developers. He emphasizes Hare's commitment to stability and simplicity, offering a refreshing contrast to modern programming languages. Drew shares insights on fostering an open-source culture and engages in a light-hearted analogy involving peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. The conversation also touches on the challenges of balancing innovation with reliability in programming communities.

Drew DeVault, a free software developer and creator of the Hare programming language, dives deep into his passion for open-source and sustainable systems. He crafted Hare out of necessity, aiming for it to achieve unprecedented stability over a century. Drew discusses its unique C-like features, the philosophy behind SourceHut’s email-first approach versus GitHub, and the importance of community governance. Plus, he humorously touches on the art of making a perfect peanut butter and jelly sandwich!