INDUSTRY:
SCRIPTING
YEAR:
2024
EXPERIENCE:
RUST, MEMORY
Vexel
about.
Vexel is a modern scripting language that bridges the gap between simplicity and performance through innovative JIT compilation technology. Conceived as a solution for developers who need rapid prototyping capabilities without sacrificing execution speed, this project demonstrates how clean syntax can coexist with high-performance computing. The goal was to create a language that feels intuitive to write while delivering the computational efficiency typically reserved for compiled languages. Built entirely in Rust, Vexel leverages just-in-time compilation to transform simple, readable code into optimized machine instructions at runtime. The final implementation provides developers with a powerful scripting environment that excels in scenarios requiring both development speed and execution performance, making it ideal for automation, data processing, and rapid application development.
challenge.
The main challenge lay in architecting a JIT compilation system that could dynamically optimize code execution while maintaining the language's simple, accessible syntax. Balancing compilation speed with runtime performance required careful design of the intermediate representation and optimization passes. It was also crucial to implement robust type inference and memory management that felt seamless to users accustomed to dynamic languages, while leveraging Rust's safety guarantees under the hood. This demanded meticulous attention to the compiler pipeline, runtime environment, and error handling systems.
