Solod is a new programming language that's a strict subset of Go designed to compile to readable C11 code. It eliminates Go's garbage collection and hidden allocations while maintaining Go's syntax and tooling, targeting systems programming with stack allocation by default and optional heap usage. The language supports key Go features like structs, methods, and interfaces but omits more complex features like goroutines and generics for simplicity.
Background
Go language has gained popularity for its simplicity and concurrency features, but its garbage collection and runtime overhead make it unsuitable for some systems programming tasks where C is traditionally used. There's ongoing interest in languages that combine modern developer experience with low-level control.
- Source
- Lobsters
- Published
- Mar 21, 2026 at 11:16 PM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10