June, an experimental systems programming language designed for safety and usability, has seen its development stagnate with no recent commits or pull requests, reflecting challenges in reaching a stable release.
The project aimed to enhance teachability and productivity in systems programming by outputting C code for compilation. Despite initial momentum, the project is now archived, indicating a cessation of active development.
Recent issues highlight ongoing challenges with function definitions and type handling. Critical issues like #68 (Curried functions don't compile) and #67 (Dereferencing a none value crashes) suggest significant gaps in functionality. Feature requests such as #69 (Anonymous functions) indicate user interest in enhancements.
Summary
Quantified Reports
Detailed Reportsphilosophy.mdThe last commit over 100 days ago suggests a halt in active development, with the project now archived.
| Timespan | Opened | Closed | Comments | Labeled | Milestones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 90 Days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All Time | 42 | 12 | - | - | - |
Like all software activity quantification, these numbers are imperfect but sometimes useful. Comments, Labels, and Milestones refer to those issues opened in the timespan in question.
The project has 30 open issues, with the most recent activity reflecting ongoing challenges related to function definitions, type handling, and error reporting. Notably, several issues highlight critical compilation errors and unexpected behaviors in the language's handling of functions and data types, which could hinder user adoption and further development.
A recurring theme among the issues is the struggle with function definitions and type safety. Issues like #68 (Curried functions don't compile) and #67 (Dereferencing a none value silently crashes the program) indicate significant gaps in functionality that could lead to frustrating user experiences. Additionally, there are multiple feature requests (#69, #46) that suggest users are looking for enhancements to improve usability.
Issue #69: Feature request: Anonymous functions
Issue #68: Curried functions don't compile
Issue #67: Dereferencing a none value silently crashes the program
Issue #66: Create consistent error reporter for cli and compiler errors
Issue #61: Check equality of method signatures in inheritance
Issue #60: can we make the resolve_type a part of this pretty_type function?
Issue #54: 0b111 support (binary literals)
Issue #48: Mutability compatibility issue on call-site vs args
Issue #46: Feature Request: print that doesn't add a newline
Issue #45: Raw buffer initialization of bool has guaranteed UB because of va_args usage in generated code
These issues collectively indicate that while there is community interest and engagement, significant technical hurdles remain that could impede further development or adoption of the June programming language.
The analysis of the pull requests (PRs) for the June project reveals a mix of feature additions, bug fixes, documentation updates, and CI/CD improvements. The project's experimental nature is reflected in the diverse range of changes proposed by contributors, indicating active development and community engagement during its operational phase.
The pull request history for the June project reflects a vibrant period of development characterized by significant contributions from both the core team and external contributors. The presence of open pull requests like PR #76 and PR #36 suggests that there are still areas under active development or review, which is typical for projects in an experimental phase.
Closed pull requests reveal a pattern of rapid iteration where features are quickly proposed, reviewed, and either merged or closed based on their relevance or quality. For instance, PRs related to core language features such as generic methods (#59), subtype coercion (#63), and CLI enhancements (#64) were merged swiftly, indicating a focus on expanding the language's capabilities.
Documentation updates (#77) and minor fixes (#73) also show a commitment to maintaining high-quality documentation alongside feature development. The introduction of CI/CD processes through PRs like (#72) highlights an important step towards automating testing and deployment, which is crucial for any growing software project.
However, there are instances where pull requests were closed without merging (#75, #17), which could indicate shifts in project direction or priorities. The non-merging of an example code addition (#47) due to concerns over memory management underscores the project's emphasis on quality and reliability even at the cost of delaying certain features or examples.
Overall, the analysis suggests that while June was making significant strides in developing a new programming language with unique features aimed at safety and usability, it faced typical challenges associated with experimental projects such as maintaining code quality, managing community contributions effectively, and evolving its toolchain (like CI/CD). The archived status of the project as of June 2024 indicates that these efforts may not have reached a stable or widely adopted state before maintenance ceased.
Sophia June Turner (sophiajt)
Jane Losare-Lusby (yaahc)
Ikko Eltociear Ashimine (eltociear)
philosophy.md, language.md, and multiple README.md revisions.philosophy.md.The development team was engaged in substantial activities related to feature development and documentation prior to the project's archival status. The collaboration between team members was evident, but the lack of recent commits suggests a cessation of active work on the project.