PCC, TCC - new front end

Marco <prenom_nomus@yahoo.com>
Fri, 22 May 2009 10:56:58 -0700 (PDT)

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From: Marco <prenom_nomus@yahoo.com>
Newsgroups: comp.compilers
Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 10:56:58 -0700 (PDT)
Organization: Compilers Central
Keywords: tools, question
Posted-Date: 24 May 2009 19:32:33 EDT

I am looking to create what I would call a "companion language" to C.
It would basically compile to .o files that would be linked with other
standard C generated .o to create the executable. It would of course
use the standard C library when needed.


I have no desire or time to learn a complicated compiler such as gcc.


I am thinking of starting with PCC or TCC or something like that and
then put a new front end on it. Would generating C code be a better
approach? Is there a fairly simple example project out there to start
with? My concern is that this may limit what the "companion language"
can be (besides the obvious linkage aspects).


Ultimately I would like it to target 32 bit ARM, x86 and PowerPC
embedded targets so cross-compiling is a must.


Has anyone created a "companion language" before?


thank you
Marco


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