This document discusses the features of the Scrub programming language, including memory management, scoping, simplicity, orthogonality, data types, syntax design, support for abstraction, expressivity, exception handling, and restricted aliasing. It also highlights the importance of studying programming languages and the justification for major language features. The document emphasizes the need for proper memory management and explores the role of Scrub in developing reliable and robust applications. It also touches upon the concepts of interpretation and compilation, as well as the readability, writability, and reliability of the language.