Gleam Language, Types for the BEAM

Gleam is an emerging programming language that runs on the BEAM virtual machine, offering a novel approach by combining the scalability and robustness of Erlang with the functional programming style of ML languages like OCaml. Created by Louis Pilfold, Gleam is evolving rapidly with an active community and is nearing its version 1.0 release. It provides developers with the flexibility to compile code for both backend and frontend environments, as it can transpile to Erlang for BEAM and JavaScript, allowing for seamless integration into different ecosystems. The language aims to address specific developer needs, such as static typing for error reduction and scalability, and is particularly appealing to those familiar with Erlang or Elixir. Gleam's compiler, inspired by Elm and written in Rust, facilitates project creation, compilation, and execution, and the language supports various packages, including Erlang and Elixir dependencies. Continuous improvements, community support, and tools like gleam fix help manage code changes and reduce technical debt, making Gleam a promising choice for new projects on BEAM or JavaScript platforms.