Ideas about a new programming language for games.

Why it was recommended

I also found watching his process for inventing the language extremely instructive, just as a programmer.

Strong recommendationerikpukinskis · Original2018-07

What it covers

Jonathan Blow's first talk on designing a new programming language for games, which became Jai. He explains the problems with C++ and why Go, Rust and D do not fit game. It is for someone who already knows the basic terms and wants the next step.

Video details

Channel

Jonathan Blow

Length

1 hr 55 min

Year

2014

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