Franz: Functional Programming Language
Keyword-free functional language with prototype objects.
What it does
Franz is a radical experiment in minimalism: a high-level, functional language with zero keywords. By treating everything as a function, Franz achieves an elegant syntax without sacrificing performance. Key Features: 1) Keyword-Free: No reserved words; even control flow is a function. 2) LLVM Speed: Compiles to native binaries with Rust-like safety. 3) Capability-Safe: Sandboxed execution (use_with) prevents RCE by design. 4) Modern Core: Lexical scoping & prototypes.
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