GoKawiilDeveloper releases Copper, a minimalist low-level language with OOP and generics
A developer has published Copper, a programming language positioned as an alternative to C. It adds features such as type inheritance, generics, multiple return values, out-of-order definitions, deferred statements, option types, and a Ruby-inspired syntax, while emphasizing minimalism and fast compilation. The project is released under the BSD license.
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The creator frames minimalism as the language's defining goal, suggesting it targets developers who want C-like control without the complexity of larger systems languages like Rust or C++. Its small scope and explicit syntax could make it easier to learn and reason about, though as a niche hobby-scale project it would need broader adoption and tooling to compete with established alternatives.
- Copper is designed as a simpler alternative to C with added modern features like generics and option types.
- The language prioritizes minimalism and fast compilation over feature breadth.
- It is open source under the BSD license, inviting community use and contribution.
Source: tibleiz.net, 2026-10-30
Published there as: “Copper – A minimal low-level programming language with OOP and generics”
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