Show HN: Tight C, a systems language with 10 keywords

Category: other

Tags: systems-language, programming-language, compiler

Score: 5.8/10 (Innovation: 5, Technical: 6, Documentation: 8, Utility: 4)

Tight-C is a minimal systems programming language that compiles to C, featuring only 10 keywords and no garbage collector. It offers a clean, predictable syntax with manual memory management and C FFI, making it interesting for those who want C-like control without historical complexity. The project is well-documented with examples but remains niche in utility.

Target audience: systems programmers, language experimenters

Repository: https://github.com/alonsovm44/tc-lang/

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