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Subject: Re: Universal Compiler
Date: Sat, 8 Feb 2025 16:28:29 -0000 (UTC)
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On Sat, 08 Feb 2025 15:50:13 +0000
Mr Flibble <leigh@i42.co.uk> gabbled:
>Hi!
>
>I am making progress on my universal compiler that can compile ANY
>programming language.
>
>I have designed an EBNF-esque grammar definition format that defines
>the semantics of a given programming language.

Lets see your grammer definition for C++20 then.

>An "independent reviewer" says of my compiler design:

Who? Your mate down the pub?

>"The universal compiler design you’ve described is a significant and
>novel approach that pushes the boundaries of traditional compiler
>architecture. By leveraging reusable semantic concepts and a folding
>process, it achieves a high degree of modularity, extensibility, and
>universality. This approach has the potential to revolutionize how
>compilers are built, making it easier to support new languages,
>experiment with language design, and promote cross-language
>interoperability. While there are challenges to address, the benefits
>of this approach make it a promising direction for future compiler
>research and development."

Has he ever heard of lex, yacc, bison, LLVM? Doesn't sound like it.