Show HN: Xu – A GC-free systems language

Category: devtools

Tags: systems-programming, compiler, memory-safety, concurrency, zero-gc

Score: 6.8/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 8, Documentation: 7, Utility: 5)

Xu is a new systems programming language aiming to combine Go-like concurrency with Rust-like compile-time memory safety and C++-level performance, without garbage collection. It features implicit borrow checking, symbolic flow control, lightweight coroutines, and an integrated toolchain, targeting low-latency and high-throughput applications.

Target audience: systems programmers, backend developers, language enthusiasts

Repository: https://github.com/xulang-org/xu · C++ · MIT · 10 stars

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