A new C compiler for the 6502 and derivatives

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Re: A new C compiler for the 6502 and derivatives

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dmsc wrote:
There is another option now, the VBCC compiler port to 6502 http://www.compilers.de/vbcc.html see the announcement: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=6100
Unsurprisingly. the OP’s C-compiler project didn’t progress beyond the discussion phase.  Saying that isn’t a slight; it is meant to point out that developing a C compiler for the eight-bit 6502 family is no trivial undertaking—in fact, it’s downright difficult.  :shock:

At this point in time, the vbcc compiler is, in my opinion, the best route to take if wanting to do C-development on the 6502.  Dr. Volker has also developed a 65C815 C-compiler that appears to be well-designed.
x86?  We ain't got no x86.  We don't NEED no stinking x86!
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