A Racket-like language with reimagined syntax and updated features.
Goals for the language include (all WIP):
- Immutable data is emphasized but not required
- Encourage well-structured, higher-order programming
- Clearly and easily track and manage effects
- Provide generic interfaces instead of overly concrete ones
- Reduce unnecessary/confusing variety of interfaces
- Streamline common patterns
- Remove/replace outdated interfaces
- Sophisticated metaprogramming
Note that paradigms are not mentioned, in part because programming paradigms are vaguely-defined, and also because, since Elle is a dialect of Racket, any programming technique or language can be easily embedded into or built on top of the core language.
Note that, while I (Kelly) hope that many programmers will find Elle useful, I am imparting many of my ideas and preferences, so you may find this language to be more opinionated than Racket or ⟨your favorite lang⟩.
Copyright 2020 Kelly Smith
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