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Welcome to Mux

Mux is a statically-typed, reference-counted programming language that combines Go-like minimalism with Rust-inspired safety.

Why Mux?​

  • Simple yet powerful: Combines Go-like minimalism with Rust-inspired safety
  • Strong static typing: Helps catch errors early and ensures safer code
  • LLVM-powered: Fast compilation and native performance
  • Flexible memory management: Ease of use through reference counting
  • Extensible: Designed to evolve with features like traits, concurrency, and a standard library

Quick Example​

func main() returns void {
    print("Hello, Mux!")
    
    auto numbers = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
    for int num in numbers {
        print(num.to_string())
    }
}

Language Features​

  • Static type system with type inference using auto
  • Pattern matching with guards for elegant control flow
  • Generics with compile-time monomorphization
  • Error handling with Result<T, E> and Optional<T>
  • Memory safety through reference counting
  • No semicolons - clean, readable syntax
  • Collection literals for lists, maps, and sets
  • Interfaces for polymorphism with static dispatch

Project Status​

Mux is currently in active development. The language specification, compiler, and tooling are evolving. Expect breaking changes and incomplete features as I work towards a stable release.

Current Limitations:

  • No LSP (Language Server Protocol) or code formatter support yet
    • This will be added in future releases as the language, for my senior Project, likely around May 2027 for sure!
  • Standard library is under active development
  • Breaking changes are expected

Community​

License​

Mux is licensed under the MIT license.