Alternative compiler for EkScript written in Zig

Compile to Zig

This EkScript Compiler compiles to Zig instead of C

• Maintains an excellent C ABI.
• Easier to do coroutines
• Excellent standard library with native support for String hashmap and arraylist
  • Two of the most defining JavaScript data structures

Why Zig?

• Performant - A faster alternative to the TypeScript compiler
• Custom parser - A faster and more accurate parser that detects errors faster and better
• Better error handling - Better error handling
• Portable: Can be used by anyone

Building

git clone https://github.com/ekscript/ekscriptalt
cd ekscriptalt
zig build

To run the tests:

zig build test

To run the tests while watching:

nodemon