The D programming language was started by Walter Bright, as a 'better C++' and has grown slowly, but steadily, for more than 14 years. Recent improvements to the D development process have accelerated development of the language. The language will feel familiar to anyone with experience in a C style language (C/C++/Java). It combines efficiency, control and modeling power with safety and programmer productivity. Programming in D is enjoyable. The current focus of the D community is to improve the language's standard library and tools supporting D development. .