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NIKL

NIKL is a lightweight, modern programming language designed for concurrent, network-aware, and general-purpose programming. With native support for threads, asynchronous operations, and networking primitives, NIKL aims to simplify the development of scalable and responsive systems.

πŸ“ File extension: .nk
⚑ Goal: Simple concurrency, native networking, no boilerplate.

Note: NIKL is independently developed and not affiliated with or endorsed by the Rust Foundation.

πŸ”€ What's in a Name?​

The name NIKL is a blend of personal and symbolic meaning:

  • Nik comes from Neko Nik, derived from Nikhil β€” the creator's name
  • Neko (猫) means cat in Japanese 🐱 β€” light, agile, and independent
  • L stands for Language, but also completes the phonetic sound of Nikhil
  • Nickel, a lightweight and resilient metal, reflects the language’s design goals: lightweight, robust, and efficient

πŸš€ Features​

  • βœ… Clean, minimal syntax
  • βœ… Lightweight, fast, and efficient
  • βœ… Built-in support for package management
  • βœ… Concurrency with spawn and wait
  • βœ… Async execution using a Rust-based async runtime (tokio)
  • βœ… Built-in networking and automation primitives
  • βœ… Lightweight interpreter written in Rust
  • βœ… Minimal dependencies and fast startup
  • βœ… Ideal for scripting, orchestration, and lightweight services