Comp's Tags: When Keywords Become Extensible Hierarchies
Picture extending true and false with 'maybe' without breaking a thing. Comp's tags do just that, weaving hierarchies into every corner of the language.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Comp tags turn keywords into extensible hierarchies, extending builtins like bool without breakage.
- They eliminate stringly-typed enums, powering units, shapes, and parameter inference natively.
- Dual role as shapes and values enables powerful, discoverable code organization.
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