Nim versions 2.2.4 and 2.0.16 released
The Nim Team is happy to announce two releases: version 2.2.4, a second patch release for the latest stable version version 2.0.16, an eight patch release for Nim 2.0 Nim v2.2.4 comes two and a half months after the v2.2.2 release and it contains 108 commits bringing bugfixes and improvements. If you’re still using Nim v2.0, the v2.0.16 release brings 31 commits with bugfixes. But we would encourage you to switch to Nim v2.2, as it brings significant improvements to the ORC memory management and to the language and the compiler overall. Here is the version 2.2 release article , showing the improvements available in Nim 2.2. The Nim 2.2.4 changelog is available here . Installing Nim 2.2.4 Check out if the package manager of your OS already ships version 2.2.4 or install it as described here . If you have installed a previous version of Nim using choosenim , getting Nim 2.2.4 is as easy as: $ choosenim update self $ choosenim update stable NOTE: Make sure that the version of choosenim you have installed is 0.8.5 or higher, otherwise visit choosenim’s repo and see there how to re-install it first, before updating Nim. Alternatively, you can download Nim 2.2.4 from our nightlies builds . Bugfixes Nim 2.2.4 Fixed “A “divmod” call fails to compile with operands whose types have a non negative lower bound.” ( #24673 ) Fixed “Adding a string to itself causes the resulting length to be off by one” ( #24664 ) Fixed “Invalid =sink
The Nim Team has recently released two updates to their programming language: Nim 2.2.4 and Nim 2.0.16. These updates bring a mix of bug fixes and improvements to the existing stable versions. Nim 2.2.4, a second patch release for the latest stable version, comes two and a half months after the v2.2.2 release and includes 108 commits that address various issues and enhancements. On the other hand, Nim 2.0.16, an eight patch release for Nim 2.0, brings 31 commits with bug fixes.
For users still on Nim 2.0, the v2.0.16 release offers essential bug fixes, but the Nim Team strongly encourages users to switch to Nim 2.2, as it introduces significant improvements to the ORC memory management and enhances the language and compiler overall. The version 2.2 release article outlines the improvements available in Nim 2.2, and the Nim 2.2.4 changelog is available for detailed information on the updates.
To install Nim 2.2.4, users should first check if their operating system's package manager already includes this version. If not, they can follow the installation instructions provided on the Nim website. For those who installed a previous version of Nim using the choosenim tool, updating to Nim 2.2.4 is straightforward. They can simply run the following commands in their terminal:
```
$ choosenim update self
$ choosenim update stable
```
However, users must ensure that their installed version of choosenim is at least 0.8.5. If not, they should visit the choosenim repository and follow the instructions to reinstall it before proceeding with the Nim update. As an alternative, users can download Nim 2.2.4 directly from the nightly builds available on the Nim website.
Nim 2.2.4 addresses several bugs, including:
- Fixed "A 'divmod' call fails to compile with operands whose types have a non-negative lower bound." (Issue #24673)
- Fixed "Adding a string to itself causes the resulting length to be off by one." (Issue #24664)
- Fixed "Invalid =sink generated for pure inheritable object." (Issue #24725)
- Fixed "Mangling wrong for static parameters." (Issue #24705)
- Fixed "Error: identifier expected, but found '(0, 0)[0]' with let _ = in for _ in r.fields." (Issue #24339)
- Fixed "{ .gcsafe. } block breaks move analysis." (Issue #24754)
- Fixed "Thread local not registered as GC root when =destroy exists (refc)." (Issue #24770)
- Fixed "Sign of NaN differs in CT & RT." (Issue #24772)
- Fixed "setjmp on Linux mangles ebp leading to early collection." (Issue #10625)
These updates ensure that Nim continues to provide a stable and efficient programming environment for developers. The Nim Team's commitment to regular updates and improvements underscores their dedication to fostering a robust and user-friendly programming language. As the Nim community grows, these updates are crucial for maintaining compatibility, performance, and overall user satisfaction.
In conclusion, the Nim Team's latest releases, Nim 2.2.4 and Nim 2.0.16, offer valuable bug fixes and enhancements for users. The team's consistent efforts to improve the language and compiler highlight their dedication to providing a high-quality development experience. Users are encouraged to update their Nim installations to benefit from these improvements and stay on the cutting edge of the language's development.
