Modular open-sources the Mojo compiler and toolchain under Apache 2.0
Modular released the Mojo compiler and toolchain under Apache 2.0 with LLVM exceptions, a week after Mojo 1.0 reached source stability and completing a staged opening that began with the standard library. The full toolchain now builds from source in the modular/modular repo with a single Bazel command, though contributions to the compiler and tooling stay closed until a process Modular targets for the end of this year.
Source: modular.com ↗
small and tight-knit design teams (not committees) are the best for finding the "soul" of a language, but that feedback from a broader community is essential to escape an echo chamber
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Why this matters
- → Removes compiler barrier to adopting a performance-focused AI language.
- → Staged opening model (stdlib → tooling → compiler) balances community feedback with coherent design.
- → Apache 2.0 + LLVM exceptions enable unrestricted binary distribution and commercial use.
Mojo goes open