Re: Universal Compiler

From	Ben Bacarisse <ben@bsb.me.uk>
Newsgroups	comp.lang.c++
Subject	Re: Universal Compiler
Date	2025-02-10 23:14 +0000
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David Brown <david.brown@hesbynett.no> writes:

> On 10/02/2025 09:31, Muffley@PillowHQ.org wrote:
>> On Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:46:38 +0100
>> David Brown <david.brown@hesbynett.no> wibbled:
>>> On 08/02/2025 16:50, Mr Flibble wrote:
>>>> 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.
>>>>
>>>> An "independent reviewer" says of my compiler design:
>>>>
>>>> "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."
>>>>
>>>
>>> This all sounds like an interesting project, and I wish you luck with it.
>>>
>>> However, that "independent review" looks like you paid a PR company to
>>> feed the term "universal compiler" into their marketing bullshit
>> I doubt he even went that far. More like "ChatGPT, please give me a page
>> praising something with these specs...."
>> 
>
> I am assuming he is not lying, until proven otherwise.

A fine stance to take.  I took it in 2019 when I first saw his claim to
have a universal compiler.  The present tense was again used in 2020,
2021 and 2022.  There was nothing significant then and I doubt there is
now.  Serious researchers publish.

-- 
Ben.

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Universal Compiler Mr Flibble <leigh@i42.co.uk> - 2025-02-08 15:50 +0000
  Re: Universal Compiler Muttley@dastardlyhq.com - 2025-02-08 16:28 +0000
    Re: Universal Compiler Mr Flibble <leigh@i42.co.uk> - 2025-02-08 16:35 +0000
      Re: Universal Compiler Muttley@dastardlyhq.com - 2025-02-08 16:40 +0000
        Re: Universal Compiler Mr Flibble <leigh@i42.co.uk> - 2025-02-08 16:46 +0000
          Re: Universal Compiler Bonita Montero <Bonita.Montero@gmail.com> - 2025-02-08 17:49 +0100
            Re: Universal Compiler Mr Flibble <leigh@i42.co.uk> - 2025-02-08 16:50 +0000
              Re: Universal Compiler Bonita Montero <Bonita.Montero@gmail.com> - 2025-02-08 18:04 +0100
                Re: Universal Compiler Mr Flibble <leigh@i42.co.uk> - 2025-02-08 19:57 +0000
                Re: Universal Compiler Bonita Montero <Bonita.Montero@gmail.com> - 2025-02-09 07:27 +0100
                Re: Universal Compiler Mr Flibble <leigh@i42.co.uk> - 2025-02-09 11:58 +0000
                Re: Universal Compiler Muttley@DastardlyHQ.org - 2025-02-09 09:17 +0000
              Re: Universal Compiler Phillip <nntp@fulltermprivacy.com> - 2025-02-08 22:59 -0500
          Re: Universal Compiler Jeff Barnett <jbb@notatt.com> - 2025-02-08 22:19 -0700
            Re: Universal Compiler Louis Krupp <lkrupp@invalid.pssw.com.invalid> - 2025-02-09 03:24 -0700
            Re: Universal Compiler Mr Flibble <leigh@i42.co.uk> - 2025-02-09 12:02 +0000
            Re: Universal Compiler Tim Rentsch <tr.17687@z991.linuxsc.com> - 2025-02-09 13:57 -0800
            Re: Universal Compiler antispam@fricas.org (Waldek Hebisch) - 2025-02-10 20:09 +0000
              Re: Universal Compiler Jeff Barnett <jbb@notatt.com> - 2025-02-10 16:05 -0700
          Re: Universal Compiler Muttley@DastardlyHQ.org - 2025-02-09 09:16 +0000
            Re: Universal Compiler Mr Flibble <leigh@i42.co.uk> - 2025-02-09 12:05 +0000
              Re: Universal Compiler Muttley@DastardlyHQ.org - 2025-02-09 16:28 +0000
                Re: Universal Compiler Mr Flibble <leigh@i42.co.uk> - 2025-02-09 21:22 +0000
                Re: Universal Compiler James Kuyper <jameskuyper@alumni.caltech.edu> - 2025-02-09 17:14 -0500
                Re: Universal Compiler Mr Flibble <leigh@i42.co.uk> - 2025-02-09 22:19 +0000
                Re: Universal Compiler James Kuyper <jameskuyper@alumni.caltech.edu> - 2025-02-09 17:52 -0500
                Re: Universal Compiler Mr Flibble <leigh@i42.co.uk> - 2025-02-09 23:05 +0000
                Re: Universal Compiler Muffley@PillowHQ.org - 2025-02-10 08:28 +0000
                Re: Universal Compiler Muffley@PillowHQ.org - 2025-02-10 08:27 +0000
  Re: Universal Compiler David Brown <david.brown@hesbynett.no> - 2025-02-10 08:46 +0100
    Re: Universal Compiler Muffley@PillowHQ.org - 2025-02-10 08:31 +0000
      Re: Universal Compiler David Brown <david.brown@hesbynett.no> - 2025-02-10 11:06 +0100
        Re: Universal Compiler Muffley@PillowHQ.org - 2025-02-10 10:40 +0000
        Re: Universal Compiler Phillip <nntp@fulltermprivacy.com> - 2025-02-10 10:11 -0500
          Re: Universal Compiler Mr Flibble <leigh@i42.co.uk> - 2025-02-10 22:17 +0000
            Re: Universal Compiler Phillip <nntp@fulltermprivacy.com> - 2025-02-11 10:40 -0500
        Re: Universal Compiler Mr Flibble <leigh@i42.co.uk> - 2025-02-10 22:15 +0000
          Re: Universal Compiler Muffley@PillowHQ.org - 2025-02-11 08:38 +0000
        Re: Universal Compiler Ben Bacarisse <ben@bsb.me.uk> - 2025-02-10 23:14 +0000
          Re: Universal Compiler Mr Flibble <leigh@i42.co.uk> - 2025-02-10 23:57 +0000
            Re: Universal Compiler "Chris M. Thomasson" <chris.m.thomasson.1@gmail.com> - 2025-02-10 18:31 -0800
          Re: Universal Compiler David Brown <david.brown@hesbynett.no> - 2025-02-11 10:04 +0100
            Re: Universal Compiler Michael S <already5chosen@yahoo.com> - 2025-02-11 19:44 +0200
              Re: Universal Compiler David Brown <david.brown@hesbynett.no> - 2025-02-11 20:27 +0100
      Re: Universal Compiler Keith Thompson <Keith.S.Thompson+u@gmail.com> - 2025-02-10 03:49 -0800
        Re: Universal Compiler Muffley@PillowHQ.org - 2025-02-10 11:56 +0000
          Re: Universal Compiler Keith Thompson <Keith.S.Thompson+u@gmail.com> - 2025-02-10 14:19 -0800
            Re: Universal Compiler David Brown <david.brown@hesbynett.no> - 2025-02-11 10:07 +0100
              Re: Universal Compiler Keith Thompson <Keith.S.Thompson+u@gmail.com> - 2025-02-11 01:56 -0800
                Re: Universal Compiler Mumbly@Schnooker.org - 2025-02-11 10:04 +0000
  Re: Universal Compiler Ross Finlayson <ross.a.finlayson@gmail.com> - 2025-02-10 18:27 -0800
    Re: Universal Compiler Muffley@PillowHQ.org - 2025-02-11 08:41 +0000

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