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Hew Playground

Name: Hew Playground
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Ditch the locks and mutexes. Explore the power of actor-based logic with a pro-grade mobile IDE and interactive tutorials—all powered by a blazing-fast, on-device compiler.

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Stephen Olesen

Master the Future of Concurrency

Dive into the actor-based model with a professional-grade development environment designed for your iPad. No configuration, no internet required—just pure coding logic.

Interactive Learning Lab

From 'Hello World' to complex async patterns, 12 interactive tutorials and 17 reference cards guide you through the power of actor-based programming.

On-Device Wasm Compiler

Experience zero-latency development with a local WebAssembly compiler. Get instant error highlighting and smart autocomplete as you type, even in Airplane Mode.

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Hew Playground - Mobile code editor interface of Hew Playground showing actor based concurrency code and a run button — Mobile code editor interface of Hew Playground showing actor based concurrency code and a run button

Hew Playground - A code editor in Hew Playground showing syntax for actors and program output. — A code editor in Hew Playground showing syntax for actors and program output.

Hew Playground - A list of basic code examples in the Hew Playground app including Hello World and Fibonacci — A list of basic code examples in the Hew Playground app including Hello World and Fibonacci

Hew Playground - Hew Playground mobile app code editor displaying an actor-based counter program and execution output. — Hew Playground mobile app code editor displaying an actor-based counter program and execution output.

Hew Playground - Hew Playground mobile interface showing a code editor with an actor-based counter example and its execution output — Hew Playground mobile interface showing a code editor with an actor-based counter example and its execution output

Hew Playground - A list of programming lessons in the Hew Playground app covering topics like Hello World, Actors, and Control Flow. — A list of programming lessons in the Hew Playground app covering topics like Hello World, Actors, and Control Flow.

Hew Playground - Hello World tutorial screen in the Hew Playground app showing starter code and expected output for a basic program. — Hello World tutorial screen in the Hew Playground app showing starter code and expected output for a basic program.

Hew Playground - Hew Playground app documentation showing quick reference code snippets for actors and supervisors — Hew Playground app documentation showing quick reference code snippets for actors and supervisors

Description

Hew is a programming language built around actors -- lightweight, isolated processes that communicate through messages. If you've ever wondered what safe concurrency looks like without locks, mutexes, or data races, Hew is your answer. Hew Playground puts the full language on your iPhone or iPad. Write real programs in a proper code editor with syntax highlighting, auto-indent, brace matching, and a keyboard accessory bar for quick symbol access. The Hew compiler runs on-device via WebAssembly, so you get live error and warning underlines as you type -- no internet required. Long-press any identifier to see its type. When your code is ready, tap Run to execute it on the Hew server and see output instantly. LEARN FROM SCRATCH OR DIVE DEEP Whether you're new to programming or exploring actor-based concurrency for the first time, Hew Playground meets you where you are. - 12 interactive tutorials guide you from Hello World through actors, state machines, closures, and async/await - 14 built-in examples show real patterns: spawning actors, handling errors, matching enums, and more - 17 quick reference cards explain every syntax construct, each with a "Try It" button that loads the snippet into the editor - Full documentation from hew.sh is available in-app, with offline fallback A REAL DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT - Context-aware autocomplete powered by the compiler - Save, rename, and organise programs across sessions - Import and export .hew files through the native file picker - Share code as text, as a hew.run link, or via the system share sheet - Cancel long-running programs with the Stop button - Unsaved changes protection and auto-save when backgrounded DESIGNED FOR EVERY DEVICE Hew Playground is optimised for iPad with a side-by-side editor and output pane connected by a resizable divider. It supports Dynamic Type, VoiceOver labels on all controls, and full keyboard navigation. Available in 11 languages. Hew is an actor-based programming language designed for safe, concurrent systems. Learn more at https://hew.sh