SMRTR ProgrammingFeb 18, 2026Hacker News

Arc – A language that uses 27-63% fewer tokens than JavaScript

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Arc is a new programming language specifically designed for AI agents rather than humans, featuring token-efficient syntax that achieves 50%+ cost savings in AI development. The language includes implicit context handling, pattern-first semantics, native async support, and first-class tool calls, with comprehensive standard library modules for HTTP, crypto, JSON, and more.

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