dennis: Simple Self-Compiling C Compiler

dennis is a simple, self-compiling C compiler designed to work on x86_64 machines. It is implemented entirely in the C programming language, allowing it to compile its own source code. With dennis, you can compile and run C programs on any Linux machine supporting x86_64 architecture.

Features

• Self-compiling: dennis is capable of compiling its own source code, making it self-contained and self-replicating.
• C language support: It supports a subset of the C programming language, allowing you to write and compile C programs.
• x86_64 compatibility: dennis is specifically designed to work on machines with the x86_64 architecture, ensuring compatibility with modern Linux systems.
• Simple and lightweight: dennis aims to be a minimalistic and straightforward C compiler, providing essential functionalities without unnecessary complexities.
• Command-line interface: You can interact with dennis through a command-line interface, making it convenient to compile and run C programs.

Getting Started

To use dennis on your Linux machine, follow these steps:

1. Clone the dennis repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/lvntky/dennis.git

2. Change to the dennis directory and build from source:

cd dennis
cmake ./
make

3. Once the compilation process is complete, you can use dennis to compile C programs:

$ ./dennis source_file.c -o output_file

Example

Consider a simple C program named hello.c:

#include <stdio.h>

int main() {
    printf("Hello, world!\n");
    return 0;
}

To compile this program using dennis, run the following command:

$ ./dennis hello.c -o hello

This will generate an executable file named hello. To execute the compiled program, use the following command:

$ ./hello

The output should be:

Hello, world!

Contributing

Contributions to dennis are welcome! If you want to contribute to the project, please follow these guidelines:

1. Fork the repository on GitHub.
2. Create a new branch with a descriptive name for your feature or bug fix.
3. Make your changes and commit them with clear messages.
4. Push your changes to your forked repository.
5. Submit a pull request, explaining the purpose and changes of your contribution.

License

dennis is licensed under the MIT License. Feel free to use, modify, and distribute it according to the terms of the license.

Acknowledgements

dennis is inspired by various open-source C compilers and the passion of the programming community. I would like to express my gratitude to all the contributors and maintainers of the projects that have influenced dennis. And also, to Dennis Ritchie ofcourse...

Contact

If you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback regarding dennis, please contact the project maintainer at leventkayadev@gmail.com