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7+We are often asked why Urbit was written in a new language, rather than some
8+existing language like Haskell or C. This document provides the high-level
9+rationale for that decision, and also covers some of the features of the
10+language that set it apart from others. If you're looking to learn Hoon, check
11+out our tutorial series called [Hoon School](@/docs/hoon/hoon-school/_index.md)
7### What can Hoon do that other languages can't?
14### What can Hoon do that other languages can't?
9The short answer is: implement a purely functional operating system.
16The short answer is: implement a purely functional operating system.