Photon (.photon) is a systems programming language forged in the spirit of exploration and strategic efficiency. Inspired by the performance of Zig and the compile-time safety of Rust, Photon is designed for low-level control, high-stakes performance, and unwavering security, featuring a unique multi-phase compilation model.

All project documentation is maintained in the docs/ directory.

Please visit the Documentation Home for:

• Language Documentation: For users and learners. Principles, syntax, and examples.
• Contributing Guide: For compiler developers. Architecture, workflows, and testing.

🚧 Under Active Development

Photon is currently in the design and early implementation phase.

We welcome contributions! Please see the Contributing Guide for details on how to get started.