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 ![ZIG](https://ziglang.org/zig-logo.svg)
 
-A programming language designed for robustness, optimality, and
-clarity.
+Zig is an open-source programming language designed for **robustness**,
+**optimality**, and **maintainability**.
 
 [Download & Documentation](https://ziglang.org/download/)