Nim - First natively compiled language w/ hot code-reloading at runtime - Viktor Kirilov [ACCU 2019]

Viktor Kirilov introduces the Nim programming language, demonstrating its metaprogramming capabilities and runtime hot code-reloading.

#nim #c++ #ACCUConf Nim is a statically typed systems and applications programming language which offers perhaps some of the most powerful metaprogramming capabilities. It is also the first language that is compiled to native executable code and fully supports runtime hot code-reloading without almost any limitations, along with a REPL - a language environment cherished especially by those working in science and education. The session consists of a quick introduction to the language, followed by a demo of runtime hot code-reloading + the use of a REPL along with an explanation of how it all works. The approach is applicable to other compiled languages as well - even C/C++! ------------ With 4 years of professional experience with C++ in the games and VFX industries, Viktor currently spends his time writing open source software (since 01.01.2016) - and occasionally doing some contract work. He is the author of doctest - "The fastest feature-rich C++11 single-header testing framework". His interests are the making of games and game engines, high performance code, data oriented design, optimizing workflows and incorporating good practices in the software development process such as testing and the use of modern tools like static analysis or instrumentation. Viktor is from Sofia, Bulgaria and his profession is his hobby. Personal website: onqtam.com/ ------------------------- Future Conferences: ACCU 2019 Autumn Conference, Belfast (UK): 2019-11-11 and 2019-11-12. ACCU 2020 Spring Conference, Bristol (UK), Marriott City Centre: 2020-03-24 to 2020-03-28. ------------------------- ACCU Website: www.accu.org ACCU Conference Website: conference.accu.org ACCU Twitter: @ACCUConf ACCU YouTube: youtube.com/c/ACCUConf Filmed and Edited by Digital Medium Ltd - events.digital-medium.co.uk Contact: events@digital-medium.co.uk