Introduction

Welcome to Zap

Zap is a modern, statically-typed programming language designed for clarity, speed, and developer joy. It draws inspiration from the best ideas in languages like Rust, Go, and Python — while keeping the learning curve gentle.

Design Goals

Goal	Description
Readable	Code should read like prose. No sigil soup, no implicit magic.
Fast	Compiles to native code. Zero-cost abstractions where it matters.
Safe	Strong type system catches bugs at compile time, not at 3 AM in production.
Batteries	A rich standard library ships with every installation.
Extensible	Module system makes it easy to share and reuse code.

Tip

Zap is still under active development. Some features described in these docs may be experimental or subject to change.

What You’ll Find Here

These docs are organised into sections you can explore in any order:

InstallationGet Zap on your machine.

Hello WorldWrite and run your first program.

Language ReferenceDeep dive into syntax, types, and semantics.

Standard LibraryBrowse built-in modules.

A Quick Taste

// hello.zap — your first Zap program
fn main() {
    let greeting = "Hello, World!"
    print(greeting)
}

Run it with:

zap run hello.zap

Ready? Head to Installation to get started.