This page may contain stale information. Last updated: 2026-07-15
Overview
Zig is a systems programming language emphasizing simplicity, performance, and explicit memory control. Created by andrew-kelley. Bun was historically one of its highest-profile production users before the 2026 Rust rewrite.
Recent Developments
- 2026-07: Kelley publicly responded to Bun’s Claude-powered Rust rewrite; Zig rejects unreviewed AI contributions (2026-07-14-zig-creator-bun-claude-rust-rewrite-criticism)