All Package Management Functionality Moved from Compiler to Build System
Summary
Zig's 2026 devlog covers major architecture shifts and backend improvements, including moving package management from the compiler to the build system, SPIR-V/LLVM backend progress, and a reworked build workflow. It also highlights incremental compilation, new bitCast semantics, and the ELF linker, along with enhanced package management workflows. These updates aim to speed builds, improve safety, and empower contributors ahead of the 0.17.0 release.