Peter Saxton

In this engaging discussion, Peter Saxton, the creator of the EYG programming language, shares his journey in developing a tool designed to address functional programming challenges. He dives into the revolutionary features of EYG, like a type-safe eval() operation and effect types. The conversation also covers concepts such as error handling, the intricacies of number representation, and the importance of transparency in programming design. Together, they explore how EYG improves interoperability and sets new standards for modularity and performance.

In this discussion with Peter Saxton, an expert in programming languages and abstract syntax trees (AST), listeners discover how the EYG language redefines programming. Peter explains the significance of focusing on ASTs rather than traditional syntax. He delves into balancing functional purity with practicality in EYG's design, explores type systems and row types, and highlights the ease of building interpreters with AST. The conversation also touches on innovative tools like Gleam for rapid prototyping, showcasing the dynamic future of programming languages.