Re: gcc compiler modification to cater for new programming language

[Chris Jones]

Cong Wang wrote:
> On Sun, Jun 10, 2012 at 10:02 AM, Chris Jones<chrisjones@xxxxxxxxxxx>  wrote:
> > Is it possible to modify the source code of gcc to enable to compilation of
> > a completely new programming language, as yet unrecognized? How much of a
> > big job would I be looking at for such a task?
> Yeah, you need to write a gcc front-end for it.

Why would you suggest writing a front-end for it? I think you're wrong 
there as a front-end has nothing to do with the functionality of gcc. 
Explain to me why you would suggest this? Curious.

I am aware it is off-topic and have also brought it up on the gcc 
mailing list, thanks.


Regards

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