The V Programming LanguageSimple.Fast.Safe.Compiled.
For developing maintainable software.
Install V from source
This will take a couple of seconds.
$ git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/vlang/v && cd v && make
Or download pre-built binaries for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Getting Started →Why V?
A modern language with a tiny footprint and big ambitions.
Fast Compilation
V compiles between ~110k and 1.2 million lines of code per second per CPU core. Compiles itself in 0.15–0.6 seconds.
Safety
No null, no global variables, no undefined behaviour, immutability by default. V prevents entire classes of bugs at compile time.
Performance
As fast as C. V compiles to human-readable C and can use any C compiler as a backend including GCC, Clang, and MSVC.
Simple Language
Learn the entire language over a weekend. If you know Go, you already know ~80% of V. Simple, readable, maintainable code.
Zero Dependencies
The V compiler is only 400 KB with zero dependencies. No LLVM, no libstdc++. Install in seconds from anywhere.
C/C++ Translation
Translate entire C/C++ projects to V automatically. The C2V tool can even compile the DOOM source code to V.
Hot Code Reloading
Change code while the program is running, without restarting it. No lost state. Perfect for long-running GUI apps.
Built-in ORM
A built-in ORM with a clean SQL-like syntax. Works with SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MSSQL out of the box.
Built-in Web Framework
`veb` is a fast, simple, and easy-to-use web framework included in the standard library. No external packages needed.
What developers say about V
"V is an impressive programming language. Its simplicity paired with speed makes it stand out."
"I've been using V for scripting and it's absolutely sensational. The compile times are insane."
"V has the right ideas. Readable code, fast compilation, and no GC pauses by default — what more could you want?"
"Coming from Go, V feels immediately familiar but faster and more opinionated in the right ways."
"The 400KB compiler with zero dependencies is not a gimmick — it actually works, anywhere."
"Hot code reloading in V changed how I build GUI apps. No more restarting just to see a layout change."
