A fast, friendly functional programming language that emphasizes readability and practicality, supporting cross-platform development and currently under active development.
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- Aug 26, 2025
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README
Project Overview
Roc is a fast, friendly functional programming language designed to provide an efficient and readable programming experience. The project is under active development and has not yet reached a 0.1 release.
Key Features
- Fast functional programming language
- Friendly syntax and developer experience
- Cross-platform support
- Active community and development
Target Audience
- Functional programming enthusiasts
- Developers interested in emerging programming languages
- Technical professionals exploring cross-platform development
Quick Start
- Visit the Roc website for installation guides
- Read the tutorial and standard library docs
- Check the examples
- Join the Zulip chat for help and discussions
Core Advantages
- Fast, friendly functional language design
- Active community and development
- Cross-platform support
- Open-source and free
System Requirements
- OS: Cross-platform
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