# Welcome ZapLang is a purpose-built scripting language designed specifically for creating trading automations. It is open-source and draws inspiration from [Clojure](https://clojure.org/). With ZapLang, you can efficiently write scripts to automate your trading. The language incorporates features and functionalities tailored to the needs of traders, enabling them to implement complex trading logic, execute trades, analyze market data, and manage risk effectively. By leveraging the power of ZapLang, traders can streamline their trading operations, increase efficiency, and potentially enhance their trading performance. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.zplang.com/zaplang/welcome.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.