Description:
Programming language with focus on simplicity, performance and modern systems
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 2026-03@0
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Tracked Since: Nov 4, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@odinlang |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
programming-language
systems-programming
compiler
odin
gamedev
c-interop
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Install:
brew install odin
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About:
Odin is a general-purpose programming language designed with a focus on simplicity, high performance, and modern systems programming. It features a fast compilation times and a seamless C interop, making it ideal for building robust software. The language is particularly suited for developing game engines, data-oriented applications, and other performance-critical systems.
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Key Features:
- Data-oriented programming with explicit control over memory layout
- Fast compilation and build times
- Seamless C interoperability without bindings
- Built-in support for software entity-component systems (ECS)
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Use Cases:
- Developing high-performance game engines and tools
- Building systems software and embedded applications
- Creating performance-critical applications where C/C++ are traditional choices
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Alternatives:
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Zig
– Zig is a direct competitor focusing on robustness and a standard library, while Odin emphasizes data-oriented design and a larger scope of built-in features for game development.
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Rust
– Rust offers memory safety via a borrow checker, whereas Odin opts for manual memory management with a simpler syntax and build system.
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C++
– Odin provides modern syntax and features like sum types and parallelism out-of-the-box, contrasting with C++'s complex legacy and feature accumulation.
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