Zig Comptime

Use this skill when writing generic data structures, performing compile-time computation, or leveraging Zig's type system for metaprogramming.

When to Use This Skill

• Writing generic functions or data structures
• Performing compile-time computation
• Using type reflection (@typeInfo, @TypeOf)
• Understanding comptime parameters
• Replacing macros/preprocessor with comptime
• Building domain-specific compile-time checks

Core Concept

In Zig, comptime means "known at compile time." Types are first-class values that exist only at comptime. This replaces generics, templates, and macros from other languages.

Comptime Parameters