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 # zig lang
 
-An experiment in writing a low-level programming language with the intent to
-replace C. Zig intends to be a small language, yet powerful enough to write
+A system programming language intended to replace C.
+
+Zig intends to remain a small language, yet powerful enough to write
 optimal, readable, safe, and concise code to solve any computing problem.
 
 Porting a C project to Zig should be a pleasant experience - every C feature