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Introduction to Pkl, a programming language designed for generating configuration files.
Addresses limitations of static languages and general-purpose languages for configuration purposes.
Provides safety by catching validation errors before deployment.
Scales from simple to complex use-cases.
Enhanced with capabilities borrowed from general-purpose languages.
Familiar syntax and easy learning curve.
Built-in validation using type annotations.
Ability to publish packages and import them as dependencies in a project.
Language bindings for Swift, Go, Java, and Kotlin.
Editor support for IntelliJ, VS Code, and Neovim.
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