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I think I'm going to start writing a simple C or C++ compiler cus bored.

Anyone have pointers, documentation, or input on how to get started, etc?

look at an open source compiler...

u are gonna be in 4 a tough time my friend..

http://bellard.org/tcc/

also http://bellard.org/otcc/ - this one's source code is only 2 KB and can compile itself

That Bellard guy is a fucking genius btw, i recommend looking at his other projects too (like virtual machine written in javascript, that can run linux...)

This post was edited by valky08 on Mar 13 2015 05:42am

You should contribute to Temple OS

http://www.templeos.org/Wb/Doc/Mysteries.html

Terry A. Davis needs your help writing the most schizophrenic operating system possible.

Meh. I enjoy a good challenge. Plus, there's a lot to gain from writing a basic, but functional compiler.



Thanks. I'll look into his work

This post was edited by SelfTaught on Mar 14 2015 09:14pm

wats the gain??

this isnt abuse but

u will take years as a 1 man team getting a compiler anywhere near functional compared 2 say gcc

?? it won't take nearly that long, depending on his free time.

There are plenty of guides out there, for starters.

Also, he probably won't be looking to compete with the best compilers....

Lastly, a lot of those well known compilers are only so huge/took so long etc is because they support so much other shit than just "compiling one language to one specific assembler/intermediary". They support multiple instruction sets, have huge optimizers, support for multiple passes, and all kinds of other shit.


If you just want to compile *1* language to *1* instruction set, it shouldn't be too bad.

This post was edited by Eep on Mar 21 2015 08:41am

knowledge and a thorough understanding of what's happening behind the scenes.

im writing one just for a learning experience.. not to compete against well known compilers lol. i realize that would be a waste of time.