Learn IO with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 20, 2025
Learning Path
Understand prototype-based object model
Learn message-passing syntax
Practice coroutines and concurrency
Build small automation and network scripts
Embed Io in host applications
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Basic object creation and message sending
Week 2: Functions, slots, and dynamic objects
Week 3: Coroutines and concurrent scripts
Week 4: Embedding Io and distributed scripting
Interview Questions
What is Io used for?
Explain prototype-based objects in Io
How does message passing work?
What are coroutines in Io?
How can Io be embedded in applications?
Cheat Sheet
Object := Object clone - create new object
Object message - send message to object
Coroutine := doTask fork - run asynchronous task
Slot := value - assign slot in object
doFile('script.io') - run Io script
Books
Io Language Guide
Prototyping with Io
Io Programming by Example
Advanced Io Techniques
Io for Embedded and Distributed Systems
Tutorials
Getting Started with Io
Prototype-based programming
Message passing and slots
Coroutines for concurrency
Embedding Io in host applications
Official Docs
Io language official documentation
Io GitHub repository
Community tutorials and examples
Community Links
Io language official website
Io GitHub repositories
Reddit /r/IoLang
Mailing lists and forums
Independent Io user groups
Community Support
Io official website and mailing lists
GitHub repositories with Io scripts
Reddit /r/IoLang
Independent Io user groups
Limited tutorials and documentation online