Dylan

Dylan

Dylan is an object-functional programming language that emphasizes efficiency and flexibility, drawing from Scheme and CLOS while avoiding Lisp syntax. It supports fine-grained control over dynamic and static behaviors, alongside robust core libraries for multi-threading, system interfaces, and various utilities, making it suitable for both novice and experienced developers.

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Top Dylan Features

  • Object-functional programming model
  • Efficient machine code generation
  • Fine-grained control over behaviors
  • Community-driven learning resources
  • Interactive Playground for practice
  • In-depth programming guides
  • Official reference manual
  • Core libraries for extensions
  • Threads interface support
  • Object finalization capabilities
  • Comprehensive documentation available
  • Easy library and module imports
  • Foreign function interface access
  • Low-level Win32 API access
  • User-friendly introductory tutorials
  • Dynamic language capabilities
  • Stream and socket modules
  • Operating system feature interfaces
  • Cheat sheets and articles available