Ginger Bill
Creator of the Odin programming language and ex-physicist now working at JangaFX; known for designing Odin as a pragmatic C alternative and for contributions to real-time visual effects tooling.
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Dec 19, 2024 • 1h 29min
Odin creator Ginger Bill on his programming language and state of software!
Bill Hall, aka Ginger Bill, is the creator of the Odin programming language and an ex-physicist at JangaFX. He shares the origins of Odin as a user-friendly C alternative, emphasizing its pragmatic design and built-in safety features. Bill dives into Odin's unique data types, the importance of allocator strategies, and its growing adoption in the industry. He expresses concern over modern software’s decline in quality and discusses how his physics background influences his programming philosophy. Plus, he offers advice for aspiring language developers!
Aug 30, 2025 • 2h 29min
Ryan Fleury & Ginger Bill | Deciding the Fate of C Language
Ginger Bill, creator of the Odin programming language, and Ryan Fleury, an expert on the RAD debugger, dive into the evolving landscape of programming languages. They tackle the pros and cons of C versus Odin, discussing the foundational role of C while highlighting Odin's user-friendly features. The duo humorously shares personal coding journeys and insights on error handling, memory management, and the importance of clear coding standards. Their conversation also addresses misconceptions about C, making it a must-listen for both new and seasoned programmers!
