Han: A Compiled Programming Language with Korean Keywords Written in Rust
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Summary
Han is a compiled programming language written in Rust that uses Korean keywords and Hangul script. It's presented as an experiment exploring what code looks like when written in a script that was scientifically designed rather than evolved through history. The language aims to leverage Hangul's unique properties as one of the most scientifically designed writing systems, where characters encode mouth and tongue shapes for pronunciation, and vowels are composed from symbols representing heaven, earth, and human. The project examines programming language design through the lens of a writing system engineered for clarity.
Key quotes
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Hangul is one of the most scientifically designed writing systems ever created
Each character encodes the exact shape of the mouth and tongue used to pronounce it
Vowels are composed from three symbols: heaven (·), earth (ㅡ), and human (ㅣ)
Han asks: what does code look like when written in a script that was designed rather than evolved?
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