Show HN: Building a Programming Language for Myself

Category: other

Tags: programming-language, kotlin-inspired, scripting-language, nodejs, prototyping

Score: 5.5/10 (Innovation: 4, Technical: 6, Documentation: 7, Utility: 5)

Teak is a Kotlin-inspired scripting language that runs on Node.js, designed to reduce boilerplate and startup friction. It offers familiar syntax with built-in HTTP server, concurrency primitives, and npm interoperability, making it interesting for quick prototyping.

Target audience: backend devs, fullstack devs, hobbyist language enthusiasts

Repository: https://blog.aawadia.dev/2026/05/19/teak-lang/ · JavaScript · MIT

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