Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago

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I get asked on stream a lot about what metaprogramming is, how it's used, and how I personally use it. I'm making this video as a resource to point people at in the future to understand what I mean by it. If you have questions feels free to ask! Twitch: twitch.tv/dustinlbragg

00:00 - Intro
01:36 - What is metaprogramming?
07:30 - Compile flow.
08:20 - The AST.
12:17 - Example metaprogram.
15:59 - The generated code.
19:55 - Another way to generate code.
25:31 - Meta-powered print system.
30:05 - Wrapup & a couple of other points.