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dev_zero··on Show HN: Muon, a low-level programming language inspired by C, C# and Go
This is a really interesting project and I like where you're taking it. I've played with Nim for a number of years, and I really like the no-runtime aspect of Muon and the flexibility and simplicity that you've created with it. Unlike many others in this thread, I like the whitespace decisions you've made, though I go in the opposite direction - have you thought about making braces optional?

Your roadmap looks great as well. Have you considered any of the following?:

- Lisp-style Macros (e.g. Macros as functions that transform an AST object) -- this would also answer many of the preprocessor questions you had, especially if you can specify compile-time behavior (like in zig)

- Github-based decentralized package management system

- Owned pointers memory management options

dev_zero··on Show HN: Muon, a low-level programming language inspired by C, C# and Go
Thanks, that sounds like a great way forwards.
dev_zero··on 6.912 - MIT Pokerbot Competition
Another, potentially more relevant to HN MIT IAP this year is the web app security Capture the Flag: http://mitctf2011.wikispaces.com/IAP+Announcement
dev_zero··on Even Netflix Can’t Avoid Android Fragmentation
Remember that Netflix's CEO, Reed Hastings, is on the board of MSFT. This is the same reason used why Netflix for linux isn't available (it uses Silverlight and the linux version doesn't effectively support DRM). The cynic in me would love to think that this jab at Android isn't just a strategic move to help Windows Phone in it's fragile fledgling state. However, my understanding is that Netflix's hands are tied on the issue of DRM, if they don't support it, the content owners won't let them stream, much like iTunes was for music in the early days.