Ironwall, a safety-first native programming language and compiler
Hi HN, I have been working on a new programming language and compiler. Website: https://ironwall-lang.dev GitHub: https://github.com/3WyUFvDOdCbBw7gOZHwcfgKF/ironwall Why a new language is still needed: https://ironwall-lang.dev/en/motivation The compiler is written in TypeScript at the moment, and work on a self-hosting compiler written in Ironwall is ongoing. I would be interested in feedback. Thank you.
Ironwall, a safety-first native programming language and compiler launched on June 6, 2026 with 16 votes, #956 of 22,647 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches.
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Ironwall is a safety-first programming language with a compiler currently written in TypeScript, with a self-hosting compiler in development. It is designed for developers seeking alternatives to existing languages with a focus on safety considerations. The language aims to address gaps in current programming language offerings, as detailed in the project's motivation documentation.
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