Comptime

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Definitions

  1. A Zig language keyword that forces an expression to be evaluated at compile time rather than runtime, enabling powerful metaprogramming and generic programming without macros or templates. Zig uses comptime instead of a separate preprocessor or generics system.

    In plain English: A Zig language feature that makes calculations happen when the program is being built, not when it runs, making the final program faster.

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