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Hack

Hack is a programming language developed by Facebook, designed to interoperate seamlessly with PHP. It introduces static typing, which helps catch errors at compile time, and includes features like generics, collections, and async programming to improve performance and developer productivity.

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8.4%Php
7.4%Java
7.3%Html
55.1%Others
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About Hack

Hack was created by Facebook in 2014 to address the limitations of PHP in large-scale development. It aimed to improve performance, safety, and developer efficiency by introducing static typing and other advanced features. The language allowed Facebook to maintain compatibility with existing PHP code while enhancing the overall development experience.

Hack's strengths include static typing, improved performance, and seamless PHP interoperability. Its weaknesses are limited adoption outside Facebook and a smaller community compared to other languages. Competitors include TypeScript, Python, and JavaScript, which offer similar features and have broader adoption.

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A Hack expert must have strong proficiency in PHP, experience with static typing, and familiarity with asynchronous programming. They should also be skilled in using Hack's collections and generics, and possess knowledge of Facebook's HHVM runtime environment.

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