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rc - a shell vs Zig

A side-by-side look at rc - a shell and Zig. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

rc - a shell

rc - a shell

Os & Utilities

rc is a simple, modular shell written in C. It has a clean syntax and feature set designed for interactive use, including robust scripting capabilities, signal handling, and POSIX compatibility.

shellcliposixscripting
Zig

Zig

Development

Zig is a general-purpose programming language designed for robustness, optimality, and clarity. It aims to replace C as the default systems programming language by addressing common flaws like undefined behavior. Zig provides memory safety without garbage collection.

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