Questions tagged [compilers]
For questions regarding language compilers for retrocomputers.
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Why do C to Z80 compilers produce poor code?
When reading some other questions about compiling C for the Z80,
How much benefit should be expected on a more advanced compiler for z80/r800 based computers?
Native C compiler for Sinclair ZX ...
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How much benefit should be expected on a more advanced compiler for z80/r800 based computers?
I am self studying about compilers, and get hands on very good textbooks about the subject. I am thinking in develop a compiler using the almighty llvm infrastructure to cross compile to old computers,...
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Native C compiler for Sinclair ZX Spectrum
I am looking for a native C compiler for the Spectrum 128. I would like one which:
Has good support for the latest C standard at the time.
Is not limited to compiling ridiculously short source code.
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ZSPL language, anyone heard of it?
While reading the Byte sieve article (Gilbreath 1981), I came across a language I have never heard of, ZSPL.
I suspected this was actually a specific version of another language, perhaps PL/1. ...
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What was the first LISP compiler?
LISP is generally considered an interpreted language, but compilers
have been made for it. What was the first compiler?
To be clear, this is about compilers that compile LISP code stored for ...
