Show HN: Quokka – a self-hosting, deterministic programming language

Category: library

Tags: programming-language, self-hosting, deterministic, ml, windows

Score: 6.3/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 7, Documentation: 8, Utility: 4)

Quokka is a deterministic, strictly self-hosted programming language that emphasizes immutable-by-default design, monadic error handling, and a clear separation between a pure core and an optional Python-based ML extension (Joey). Its verifiable self-hosting through multi-stage bootstrap with cryptographic hash comparison is a noteworthy technical achievement, though the project currently targets only Windows and has not yet gained traction.

Target audience: language enthusiasts, AI/ML engineers, backend developers

Repository: https://quokka.space/ · C · MIT · 1 stars

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