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The Nu programming language.

Objective-C ◇ developer-tools Apache-2.0
★2STARS
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!0ISSUES
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🔥20DAYS TRENDING
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nu gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 2. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #112 among Objective-C repositories and #15,392 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

nu is an open-source project written in Objective-C: The Nu programming language. .

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Objective-C. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

1

Optimized execution pipeline written in Objective-C for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

5

Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

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$ git clone https://github.com/patrickt/nu.git
cd nu

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Objective-C environment and standard tooling

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

nu coordinates its core functionality through a modular Objective-C pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed nu into Objective-C backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open Apache-2.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

1

Install nu using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/patrickt/nu.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for nu.

3

Import nu into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

Execute your test suite or run `nu --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 2 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.
Built in Objective-C for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Objective-C and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Objective-C, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

patrickt/nu is currently ranked #15,392 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does nu do? +

The Nu programming language.

What language is nu written in? +

The primary language is Objective-C. Topics include: software.

Is nu actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Aug 4, 2008 with 0 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does nu have? +

nu has 2 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.

How does nu rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 2 stars, patrickt/nu is ranked #15,392 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #112 among Objective-C projects.

What license is nu distributed under? +

The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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