First Impressions of Gleam: Learning a New Programming Language Through AIM Log Parser Project
By
AlexeyBrin
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Summary
A developer shares their first impressions and learning experience with the Gleam programming language, documenting their process of building a small project to parse old AIM chat logs. The article provides practical insights into Gleam's syntax, type system, and development experience, comparing it to Elixir while highlighting both positive aspects and areas for improvement.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledI'm looking for a new programming language to learn this year, and Gleam looks like the most fun
It's an Elixir-like language that supports static typing
I need to build something before I can judge a programming language well
I'm sharing some notes on my first few hours using Gleam in case they're helpful to others
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