Nim is a statically typed, compiled systems programming language that combines the performance of C with the expressiveness of Python. Created by Andreas Rumpf, Nim compiles to C, C++, or JavaScript, offering developers flexibility in targeting multiple platforms while maintaining efficiency and control over low-level details.
With its clean, indentation-based syntax and powerful metaprogramming capabilities through macros and templates, Nim enables both high-level abstractions and bare-metal performance. The language features automatic memory management with deterministic destruction, making it easier to write safe, efficient code without a garbage collector's runtime overhead.
Nim excels in domains requiring performance and portability: systems programming, game development, web services, and embedded systems. Its ability to interoperate seamlessly with C libraries and generate dependency-free binaries makes it particularly attractive for developers seeking Python-like ergonomics without sacrificing speed or deployment simplicity.