compiler construction - Is C open source? -


this stupid question, i've been wondering while. c (or other low-level language, matter) have source, or compiler part "does work", including parsing? if so, couldn't different compilers have different c dialects? stdlib factor this? know how works.

the c language not piece of software defined standard, 1 wouldn't it's open-source, rather it's open standard.

there gazillion different compilers c however, , many of indeed open-source. notable example gcc's c compiler, under gnu general public license (gpl), open-source license.

there more options. watcom open-source, instance. there no shortage of open-source c compilers, without doubt widespread one, @ least in non-windows world, gcc.

for windows, best bet watcom or gcc using cygwin or mingw.


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