WIP C compiler in Go, inspired by 8cc
Cross platform C preprocessor and compiler. Contribute to andrewchambers/cc development by creating an account on GitHub.
WIP C compiler in Go, inspired by 8cc launched on March 17, 2015 with 60 votes, #1,012 of 2,697 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 11 years on.
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WIP C Compiler in Go is a cross-platform C preprocessor and compiler written in Go and inspired by 8cc. It is designed for developers working with C code who need a compiler that runs across different platforms. The project is a work in progress and accepts community contributions through GitHub.
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