oak
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Description:
Expressive, simple, dynamic programming language
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 10, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: programming-language oak dynamic concurrent development
Install: brew install oak
About:
Oak is a modern, dynamic programming language designed for simplicity and expressiveness, enabling rapid development of readable code. It features a clean syntax, strong type inference, and built-in support for concurrent programming. The language aims to bridge the gap between scripting ease and robust application development.
Key Features:
  • Clean, readable syntax with minimal boilerplate
  • Powerful type inference system
  • First-class support for concurrency and parallelism
  • Interoperability with existing ecosystems
Use Cases:
  • Rapid prototyping of applications
  • Scripting and automation tasks
  • Building concurrent services
Alternatives:
  • Python – Oak offers stronger typing and built-in concurrency while maintaining Python-like readability
  • Ruby – Oak provides modern concurrency features and performance improvements over Ruby's MRI
Version History
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Oct 10, 2025 4:07pm 0 VERSION_BUMP d9e20d17
Sep 16, 2025 8:15am 0 VERSION_BUMP 7756f2ee