Julia 1.9 has been released with caching of native code, package extensions and more

Julia 1.9, the latest version of the high-level dynamic programming language for technical computing, has been released after three betas and three release candidates. The new version comes with several new features that are expected to enhance the performance and usability of the language.

One of the most significant upgrades in Julia 1.9 is the caching of native code, which is expected to improve the performance of the language significantly. The new version also includes package extensions, heap snapshot, and memory usage hint for the GC with --heap-size-hint, which are expected to make the language more user-friendly and efficient. The sorting performance of Julia has also been improved in version 1.9, which is expected to make it easier for users to sort large data sets quickly.

Julia is known for its syntax, which is familiar to users of other technical computing environments. The language is popular among scientists, engineers, and researchers who require a high-performance computing language that is easy to learn and use.

The release of Julia 1.9 has been welcomed by the Julia community, who have been eagerly waiting for the new version. The language has been gaining popularity in recent years, and the new version is expected to attract even more users.