What is Zig written in?

Year 2016 Paradigm imperative, systems Typing static Self-hosting yes

The Zig compiler is written in C++, Zig, and LLVM (documented). It has been rewritten in Zig. Zig is self-hosting.

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Language	Confidence	Notes	Source
C++	95%	Zig originally written in C++ before self-hosting	Source
Zig	95%	Zig became self-hosting in 2022, dropped C++ compiler	Source
LLVM	92%	Early Zig used LLVM, now has own backend option	Source

Language	Confidence	Notes	Source
Zig	95%	Zig compiler rewritten from C++ to Zig	Source

What language is Zig written in?

Zig is primarily implemented in C++ and Zig and LLVM. See the implementation section above for details and source references.

What languages influenced Zig?

Zig was influenced by Rust, C among others. See the influence section above for the full list.

Is Zig self-hosting?

Yes, Zig is self-hosting — its compiler can compile itself.