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+Bolt
+====
+
+⚠️ This compiler is experimental and might have breaking changes with each update.
+
+💬 Got some questions or feedback? Just open an issue and we'll be glad to respond!
+
+![sample code](https://github.com/boltlang/bolt/blob/master/preview-fac.png?raw=true)
+
+Bolt is a new strictly-evaluated functional programming language in the making
+that aims to make writing complex applications dead-simple. It ships with some
+nice goodies, including:
+
+ - **Static type checking** will catch hundreds of bugs before a single line of
+   code is actually run.
+ - **Garbage collected**, freeing you from worrying about memory management.
+ - **Tuples, match-expressions and hygienic macros** make your code more
+   readable and concise.
+ - **Cross-platform standard library**, allowing you to write your code for the
+   web and the desktop at the same time.
+
+## Core Principles
+
+Bolt has a few fundamental design principles that we hope in time will make it
+stand out from other programming languages.
+
+ - **Do it right.** From Hindley-Milner to algebraic effects, decades
+   of research has made it possible to write programming languages that can be
+   way more secure and performant than would have been possible in 70s.
+   Wherever possible, we try to make use of these awesome discoveries.
+ - **Do it once.** Bolt aims to save development time. Type-based abstractions,
+   a macro system, and a platform that works on both desktop and the web has to
+   ensure that you don't waste time writing the same logic in a slightly
+   different form.
+ - **Do not constrain the user.** Given that the perfect programming language
+   theory has yet to be discovered, real-world programs may require the
+   programmer to e.g. mutate a variable. Don't make the developer jump through
+   hoops unless the benefits clearly outweigh the costs.
+
+
+## FAQ
+
+### When will the compiler be ready to use?
+
+We hope to have a working compiler by the start of 2023. Currently, we are
+working hard to get the type-checker fully operational. After that work will
+continue on the code generator and garbage collector.
+
+### Why yet another programming language?
+
+Granted, there are a lot of programming languages, but oddly enough I found
+myself in the situation where I was still not completely satisfied. For
+example, Rust is a fantastic programming language, but writing web applications
+in it feels a little cumbersome due to its manual memory management. On the
+other hand, functional programming languages like Haskell and Idris look like
+they come straight out of the future, but sometimes have unpredictable run-time
+performance and force you to do weird things when all you want to do is mutate
+a variable. Bolt aims to solve these two issues, while not giving in on
+performance or correctness.
+
+### Why should I choose Bolt over JavaScript?
+
+First of all, let me tell you that if you've never heard of a functional
+programming language, learning Bolt will take some time. However, I assure you
+that it is worth it.
+
+ - Correctness, because Bolt has a type system that is far superior to
+   JavaScript's. No more member accesses into `undefined` or other weird error
+   messages.
+ - Performance, because the language has been designed to leave room for a lot
+   of optimisations. The garbage collector is one of the few overheads that the
+   language requires.
+ - Scalability, because just like Rust, Bolt takes a functional approach to
+   software design using type traits, favouring composition over inheritance.
+
+### What happened to the old compiler?
+
+The old repository has been archived and has been replaced with this one. I
+doubt there will be much interest in this older software artifact. If you want
+to check it out nonetheless, you can still do it [by following this link][1].
+
+[1]: https://github.com/boltlang/BoltJS
+
+### What's the difference between the old Bolt programming language and this language?
+
+I redesigned the language from the ground up to be more functional, terser, and
+with very straightforward extensions for writing complex HTML. It is by no
+means done, but I do hope to have struck a good balance between readability and
+ease of use.
+
+## License
+
+Bolt was initially licensed under the GNU GPL, version 3. I decided to release this new
+version under the more permissive MIT license. In the end, I hope that this
+piece of software may inspire other projects and may improve the quality of new
+and existing software.
+
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