Zig's comptime feature is intentionally restrictive, focusing on compile-time evaluation without allowing host leakage, dynamic code generation, or custom syntax. It emphasizes safety and hermeticity, sacrificing some flexibility found in other languages to maintain clarity and ease of understanding. The article discusses the limitations of Zig's comptime capabilities compared to other programming languages.
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