Red is a next-generation programming language strongly inspired by Rebol, but with a broader field of usage thanks to its native-code compiler, from system programming to high-level scripting and cross-platform reactive GUI, while providing modern support for concurrency, all in a zero-install, zero-config, single ~1MB file!  - GitHub - red/red: Red is a next-generation programming language strongly inspired by Rebol, but with a broader field of usage thanks to its native-code compiler, from system programming to high-level scripting and cross-platform reactive GUI, while providing modern support for concurrency, all in a zero-install, zero-config, single ~1MB file!

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Red is a next-generation programming language inspired by Rebol that features a native-code compiler, built-in dialects for different domains, and cross-platform toolchain. It supports multiple programming paradigms, includes GUI capabilities, produces small executables with no dependencies, and offers both high-level scripting and low-level system programming through Red/System. The language is currently in alpha stage and provides a complete development environment in a single file.

red/red: Red is a next-generation programming language strongly inspired by Rebol, but with a broader field of usage thanks to its native-code compiler, from system programming to high-level scripting

Running Red from the sources (for contributors)

Git integration with console built from sources

“Next-generation” ? Winforms style UI looks like the 90’s
Modern apps use HTML/CSS/Javascript, try Electron instead

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I found this ridiculously interesting…
According to me, terminals are standing and naming as ‘terminals’ because their being most likely comes from keyboard interactivity where common WebUIs, GUIs differs by far. You just can’t compare this to that. This is the same thing with not having driver license indeed but you’re trying to drive a car. No, you should move your ass then ride your goddamn bicycle because this is where you belong…