The major features are: Python like syntax, Lisp like macro system, potential for C like performance (YMMV of course).
This is my person opinion here:
Nim is part of the "new generation of system programming languages" from the last decade or so. Some other examples in this category include Zig, D lang, Go lang, Swift, Rust, etc...
The whole idea is to provide "modern high level" language features and ergonomics while still producing efficient low level code.
For Pythonistas, The familiar syntax is attractive to Python programmers looking for a more performant language (data science is a prime example.)
Nim is also attractive to lispers looking to move to a more traditional Algol or C like language while still keeping much of power and flexibility that they are used to from macros.
This is my person opinion here: Nim is part of the "new generation of system programming languages" from the last decade or so. Some other examples in this category include Zig, D lang, Go lang, Swift, Rust, etc...
The whole idea is to provide "modern high level" language features and ergonomics while still producing efficient low level code.
For Pythonistas, The familiar syntax is attractive to Python programmers looking for a more performant language (data science is a prime example.)
Nim is also attractive to lispers looking to move to a more traditional Algol or C like language while still keeping much of power and flexibility that they are used to from macros.