Does Nim metaprogramming impact runtime performance?

No, metaprogramming happens at compile time. It often improves runtime performance by replacing dynamic checks with static, pre-computed logic.

What is the difference between Nim templates and macros?

Templates provide hygienic code substitution and are expanded before semantic analysis, whereas macros allow for sophisticated manipulation of the Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) during compilation.

Can this skill help with creating DSLs?

Yes, it provides patterns for leveraging Nim's flexible syntax and macro system to build expressive, type-safe domain-specific languages.

What is compile-time evaluation in Nim?

It refers to Nim's ability to execute regular code during the compilation process using 'static' blocks or 'const' definitions, allowing for complex build-time calculations.

Nim Metaprogramming

Name: Nim Metaprogramming
Author: TheBushidoCollective

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개발자 도구

Leverages Nim's advanced metaprogramming features to create zero-overhead abstractions, domain-specific languages, and compile-time optimizations.

소개

The Nim Metaprogramming skill enables Claude to master Nim's unique ability to generate and transform code during compilation. By utilizing hygienic templates for code substitution and macros for direct Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) manipulation, this skill helps developers move logic from runtime to compile time. It is essential for building high-performance systems, reducing boilerplate through automated code generation, and creating expressive internal DSLs that maintain full type safety and performance.

주요 기능

Hygienic code substitution and expansion with type-safe templates
72 GitHub stars
Domain-Specific Language (DSL) construction patterns
AST manipulation and transformation using Nim macros
Compile-time execution for constant folding and static validation
Automated boilerplate generation and property injection

사용 사례

Enforcing complex architectural constraints and validations at build time rather than runtime
Developing high-performance systems where runtime reflection overhead must be avoided
Creating custom internal DSLs for tasks like HTML templating, SQL generation, or testing frameworks

소개

주요 기능

Hygienic code substitution and expansion with type-safe templates
72 GitHub stars
Domain-Specific Language (DSL) construction patterns
AST manipulation and transformation using Nim macros
Compile-time execution for constant folding and static validation
Automated boilerplate generation and property injection

사용 사례

Enforcing complex architectural constraints and validations at build time rather than runtime
Developing high-performance systems where runtime reflection overhead must be avoided
Creating custom internal DSLs for tasks like HTML templating, SQL generation, or testing frameworks