Factorial - Nim Typing CST Test
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Factorial — Nim Code
Calculates factorial recursively.
proc factorial(n: int): int =
if n <= 1: return 1
n * factorial(n - 1)
echo factorial(5)Nim Language Guide
Nim is a statically typed, compiled systems programming language with Python-like syntax. It emphasizes performance, expressiveness, and metaprogramming, making it suitable for system tools, web development, and scientific computing.
Primary Use Cases
- ▸System utilities and command-line tools
- ▸Web backends and frameworks
- ▸Scientific and numerical computing
- ▸Game development and graphics engines
- ▸Metaprogramming and code generation
Notable Features
- ▸Python-like clean syntax
- ▸Compile-time metaprogramming with macros
- ▸Memory safety with manual or garbage-collected management
- ▸Cross-platform compilation to C/C++/JS
- ▸Lightweight concurrency support with async/await
Origin & Creator
Created in 2008 by Andreas Rumpf.
Industrial Note
Nim is used in high-performance tools, embedded systems, game development, and niche web frameworks where low-level control and speed are essential.