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There are already Verilog and VHDL based tools alvilable. i think nopne likes to learn a third HDL. Including specific ideas into the hdl makes it less attractive to people

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Chisel, BlueSpec Spinal and Migen are already used quite a bit though of course much less so than Verilog. But we do need new languages, https://drops.dagstuhl.de/storage/00lipics/lipics-vol136-sna... does a pretty good job at articulating why

Each HDL has its own strengths, weaknesses, tool support & application areas. So each has its place as long as -for specific designs/projects- it's better than alternative HDLs. Users can define "better" for themselves.

Not to mention: existing designs already done in Verilog, VHDL or whatever. Converting such a design from one HDL to another may no be easy.

So as always: use the best tool for the job.

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