A minimal stack based VM in C

In plain words

A minimal stack-based virtual machine implementation written in C. This project is for developers interested in learning how VMs work or exploring low-level computing concepts. It demonstrates core VM functionality in a simplified form, making it suitable for educational purposes or as a foundation for more complex projects.

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