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Life & fun · January 23, 2019

Bon – programming language designed for simplicity, performance, safety

Bon is a programming language designed with simplicity, performance, and safety in mind. - daniel-p-gonzalez/bon

Bon – programming language designed for simplicity, performance, safety launched on January 23, 2019 with 99 votes, #343 of 2,587 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 7 years on.

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In plain words

Bon is a programming language created with an emphasis on simplicity, performance, and safety. It targets developers who want a straightforward approach to coding without sacrificing speed or reliability. The language combines ease of use with practical performance considerations, making it suitable for projects where both accessibility and efficiency matter. Bon's focus on safety helps prevent common programming errors while maintaining a clean, understandable syntax for users at various skill levels.

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