zig
Zig Language Reference (v0.15.2)
Zig evolves rapidly. Training data contains outdated patterns that cause compilation errors. This skill documents breaking changes and correct modern patterns.
Critical: Removed Features (0.15.x)
usingnamespace - REMOVED
// WRONG - compile error
pub usingnamespace @import("other.zig");
// CORRECT - explicit re-export
const other = @import("other.zig");
pub const foo = other.foo;
async/await - REMOVED
Keywords removed from language. Async I/O support is planned for future releases.
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