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Comptime

comptime runs code at compile time for generics and validation.

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What you will be able to do
  • Use comptime parameters.
  • Generate code without macros.
  • Keep compile-time work small.

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comptime runs code at compile time for generics and validation.

  • Use comptime parameters.
  • Generate code without macros.
  • Keep compile-time work small.
comptime.zigZIG
fn double(comptime T: type, value: T) T {
    return value * 2;
}

const n = double(u32, 21);
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