Ask HN: What language are you using for Advent of Code this year?
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Key topics
Advent of Code
Zig programming language
programming challenges
The author is considering using the Zig programming language for Advent of Code this year, sparking a potential discussion about programming language choices.
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11/18/2025, 6:10:19 PM
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11/18/2025, 10:12:57 PM
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