100hellos/odin repository overview

⁠Hello World! From odin.

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Source on GitHub⁠ (100hellos/odin)

⁠Trying it

docker run --rm --platform="linux/amd64" 100hellos/odin:latest

⁠Modifying it

Read the repo README⁠, or fork the project⁠ and customize it.

For an interactive shell:

docker run --rm --platform="linux/amd64" --entrypoint="" -it 100hellos/odin:latest zsh

⁠Odin - Hello World! ⚡

Welcome to the Odin implementation of Hello World!

⁠About Odin

Odin is a modern systems programming language designed to be a "joy to use" alternative to C and C++. Built with simplicity, performance, and clarity in mind! 🚀

⁠What makes Odin special?

• Simplicity over complexity: Clean, readable syntax that doesn't get in your way
• Fast compilation: Lightning-fast build times that keep you in the flow
• Zero hidden allocations: Memory management is explicit and under your control
• Built-in data-oriented design: First-class support for arrays, slices, and data structures
• Seamless C interop: Easy integration with existing C libraries and code

⁠Fun Facts

• 🎮 Game Development: Odin was originally created for game development and excels at real-time applications
• ⚡ Performance: Compiles to fast native code via LLVM backend
• 🧩 Data-oriented: Built from the ground up with data-oriented programming principles
• 🎯 Explicit: No hidden control flow, allocations, or mysterious magic
• 🛠️ Pragmatic: Focuses on getting things done without unnecessary ceremony

⁠This Implementation

This Hello World program showcases Odin's clean and explicit syntax. The fmt.println("Hello World!") call demonstrates how Odin keeps things simple and readable while maintaining the power of a systems language.

Language: Odin Paradigm: Systems Programming Fun Level: Maximum productivity! 🎯