Hackworth
Hackworth is a London-based software development company creating Primer, a functional programming language tailored for children's education, featuring structure editing and designed for modern devices.
About Hackworth
Hackworth is a software development company focused on making programming more accessible and relevant to children. Based in London, United Kingdom, Hackworth is a private limited company that aims to broaden the appeal of programming to increase diversity in computing. The company is committed to creating a sustainable, ethical, and socially responsible organization, avoiding business models that utilize advertising or sell user data. Hackworth is also against using cryptocurrencies or non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for funding.
Primer Programming Language
Hackworth is developing Primer, a novel pedagogical programming language designed for educational purposes. Primer is a functional programming language with a strong type system and offers structure editing, supporting both visual and text-based programming. It is designed for modern computing devices like phones and tablets with minimal keyboarding required. Primer also supports compute-intensive tasks run on a server, enabling development on inexpensive devices with web browsers. The source code for Primer is open source and available on GitHub.
Educational Goals
Hackworth aims to provide meaningful and measurable educational value to both educators and students through its innovative programming language, Primer. The language is designed to be independent of any particular human language, making it accessible worldwide. Hackworth also explores novel ways to integrate programming into children’s broader interests, aiming to make computing education engaging and relevant. While Primer is currently in development and not yet classroom-ready, Hackworth is committed to delivering a high-quality educational tool.
Company Registration
Hackworth is registered in England and Wales with company number 11552429. The company's registered office is located at 71-75 Shelton Street, London, England, WC2H 9JQ. As a bootstrapped private limited company, Hackworth is focused on developing sustainable and ethical business practices without reliance on external investments or advertising revenue.