The short version
Systems programming language; its creator praises built-in arrays over C's approach.
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Systems programming language; its creator praises built-in arrays over C's approach.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-10-16
Last seen:2026-10-16
Times seen:1
Website:dlang.org
Why it caught our attention
A specific language-design endorsement offers a concrete alternative in a critique-heavy C thread.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-10-16
“C also needs to implement proper arrays. D does it, and that one feature is worth its weight in gold:”
WalterBright · recommendation · author or maintainer
Direct HN comment
Your C is not standard C