pike ☆
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Description:
Dynamic programming language
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: pike programming-language scripting development object-oriented
Install: brew install pike
About:
Pike is a dynamic, object-oriented programming language with a syntax similar to C. It is designed for efficient text and data processing, offering built-in support for multi-threading, network protocols, and various data types. Its primary value proposition is serving as a powerful scripting and glue language for systems programming and server-side applications.
Key Features:
  • C-like syntax with automatic memory management
  • Built-in support for multi-threading and networking
  • First-class functions and dynamic typing
  • Extensive standard library for data manipulation
Use Cases:
  • Network server development and scripting
  • Rapid prototyping of system utilities
  • Text processing and data analysis tasks
Alternatives:
  • Python – Python has a larger ecosystem and community, while Pike offers tighter C-like integration and specific threading models.
  • Perl – Perl is renowned for text processing regex capabilities; Pike offers a more consistent C-style syntax and native threading.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
May 10, 2026 4:52pm 1 REVISION_ONLY 36ad3d97
Sep 16, 2025 7:05pm 0 VERSION_BUMP c4838fa3
Sep 13, 2024 6:08am 3 VERSION_BUMP 4edfd4d8
Jan 11, 2023 8:05am 1 VERSION_BUMP 514552c0
Jan 11, 2023 8:05am 1 VERSION_BUMP 7146fd9e
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