Modular has released Mojo as open source software. The language, designed for AI and systems programming, is now available for public development and contribution.
Mojo, Modular's programming language targeting AI and systems development, is now open source. The move expands access to the language beyond its previous beta availability.
The language combines Python's syntax with systems programming capabilities, aiming to bridge the gap between ease of use and performance-critical applications. Key features include SIMD support, memory safety controls, and GPU acceleration compatibility.
The open source release includes the compiler, standard library, and documentation. Developers can now contribute directly to the project and build tools within the Mojo ecosystem.
The announcement generated significant interest in the developer community, with 169 points and 49 comments on Hacker News. The open source transition represents a shift toward community-driven development for the language, which launched publicly in 2023.
Modular continues development of Mojo alongside the open source community, focusing on performance optimization and language stability.
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Mojo, the programming language developed by Modular (now part of Qualcomm), has been open-sourced. The move makes the language freely available for developers and community contributions.