D Language Foundation

The D programming language was started by Walter Bright, as a 'better C++' and has grown slowly, but steadily, for more than 15 years. Recent improvements to the D development process have accelerated development of the language and shown the need for a governing organization that overlooks and arranges the future development of the D programming language. To contact the D Language Foundation, please direct emails to [emailprotected] and other correspondence to 6830 NE Bothell Way, Suite C-162,

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The D programming language was started by Walter Bright, as a 'better C++' and has grown slowly, but steadily, for more than 15 years. Recent improvements to the D development process have accelerated development of the language and shown the need for a governing organization that overlooks and arranges the future development of the D programming language. To contact the D Language Foundation, please direct emails to [emailprotected] and other correspondence to 6830 NE Bothell Way, Suite C-162,

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