Hey world, I made a programming language (and it’s alive!)

Published: (January 18, 2026 at 07:58 AM EST)
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Source: Dev.to

Source: Dev.to

Introduction

Hey everyone, I’m Ariyan Ahmed — the 11‑year‑old CEO behind BOLT. 😎

I imagined a programming language, woke up one day, and decided to make it real. Fast‑forward a bit, and now I have:

  • BOLT — the language, with code saved as .blt files
  • BRE (Bolt Runtime Engine) — the engine that runs BOLT programs
  • A full ecosystem with versions, updates, and a polished installer

I literally built an entire programming ecosystem overnight. 🏆💥

Why BOLT?

I wanted a language that’s:

  • Fast
  • Expressive
  • Fun to experiment with 🛠️
  • Safe for users, even when I push frequent updates

Get Started

If you like exploring new languages, messing with runtime engines, or just seeing what a kid CEO can build, check it out:

https://swifteexstudio.github.io/Swifteex/

Current Status

BOLT is already at version 1.51—I move fast. 💨

Closing

I’m not here for memes, likes, or chaos. I’m here to make code alive, fun, and powerful. BOLT is just getting started.

Stay legendary,

Ariyan Ahmed, CEO of Swifteex Studio 😎💥

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