Tooling-Aware Language Design with Eli Dowling

Tooling-Aware Language Design with Eli Dowling

Author: Richard Feldman August 21, 2024 Duration: 1:11:59

Richard talks with Eli Dowling about his contributions to the Roc programming language, as well as the intersection of language design and editor tooling, parsers that recover from errors, tree-sitter, going beyond the language server protocol, and the downsides of macros.


Perceus paper - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/uploads/prod/2020/11/perceus-tr-v1.pdf

The Koka Programming Language - https://koka-lang.github.io

"The Quicksort Talk" (Outperforming Imperative with Pure Functional Languages) - https://youtu.be/vzfy4EKwG_Y

Tree-Sitter - https://tree-sitter.github.io

Neovim Editor - https://neovim.io

Helix Editor - https://helix-editor.com

Zed Editor - https://zed.dev

Language Server Protocol (LSP) - https://microsoft.github.io/language-server-protocol

Hygienic Macros - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hygienic_macro

Rust Macros - https://doc.rust-lang.org/book/ch19-06-macros.html


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Richard Feldman hosts Software Unscripted, a weekly podcast that feels like pulling up a chair next to a fellow developer who’s seen it all. The conversations here are off-the-cuff and genuine, delving into the realities of writing code, navigating tech trends, and the often-unspoken challenges of building software. Rather than rigid interviews or dry lectures, each episode unfolds as a natural dialogue, exploring the intersection of technology, continuous learning, and the news shaping our digital tools. You’ll hear discussions that range from practical programming techniques and language debates to broader observations about the industry’s direction, all through a lens of lived experience. This isn't about polished presentations; it's about the authentic, sometimes messy, process of thinking through problems and sharing insights. For anyone who spends their days deep in logic and syntax, this podcast offers a relatable and thoughtful space to reflect on the craft. Tune in for a candid and engaging take on the world of software, one unscripted conversation at a time.
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