A proposal introduces linear types to Hare's borrow checker, enforcing that values representing finite resources must be used exactly once and cannot be copied. This approach prevents resource leaks and invalid operations by tracking consumption through functions like file handling. The design includes conditional and loop handling to ensure safety in control flow.
Background
Hare is a systems programming language designed for simplicity and manual memory management, often compared to C but with modern safety features. Linear types are a type system feature that ensures resources are used exactly once, commonly found in languages like Rust for memory safety.
- Source
- Lobsters
- Published
- Apr 1, 2026 at 09:23 PM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10