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"Compiled languages can be used externally" I realize that 8MB of RAM seems absurdly small to modern audiences, but I can assure you that I ran early versions

• ikskuh 1y ago
  Creator here! I know, i know! This is what makes me a bit sad. I dont know of any modern compiler i can use on the platform, as most hobby compilers target aarch64 or 32/64 bit x86. What i need tho is a compiler that targets Arm/Thumb-2. My research tells me that this confines me to: - A non-complete patch series for TCC (maybe) - LLVM - GCC As twonof them obviously won't run on 8 MB, my options are stripped down to: - Evaluate CBE and write my own backend and add 32 bit support - Write my own compiler + backend Both options don't sound viable before the release as they would increase the scope greatly.
  • aa-jv 1y ago
    Considered the effort required to add Lua support to the platform? At least eLua would fit and probably provide a great environment for onboard development (i.e. non-crosscompiling...)
    • ikskuh 1y ago
      Lua is planned! It's an interpreted language with a lightweight compiler which is one of the next things on the "large scale" todo list!
      • aa-jv 1y ago
        Ah, that is great news and bumps up my motivation to get involved. Will keep an eye on things, thanks for the info!
• izacus 1y ago
  Yeah, but Turbo Pascal was also a small language with limited size of binaries (remember overlays?).