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Dev tools · January 5, 2016

A programming language I've been working on called Ark

A compiled systems programming language written in Go using the LLVM framework - ark-lang/ark

A programming language I've been working on called Ark launched on January 5, 2016 with 15 votes, #2,032 of 4,523 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.

In plain words

Ark is a compiled systems programming language built in Go that leverages the LLVM framework for code generation and optimization. Designed for developers working on performance-critical applications, it combines the efficiency of compiled languages with modern language design principles. The project has been in development since 2016 and is available on GitHub for those interested in exploring or contributing to its development.

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