SCC: Simple Self-Compiling C Compiler

SCC 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 SCC, you can compile and run C programs on any Linux machine supporting x86_64 architecture.

Features

• Self-compiling: SCC 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: SCC is specifically designed to work on machines with the x86_64 architecture, ensuring compatibility with modern Linux systems.
• Simple and lightweight: SCC aims to be a minimalistic and straightforward C compiler, providing essential functionalities without unnecessary complexities.
• Command-line interface: You can interact with SCC through a command-line interface, making it convenient to compile and run C programs.

Getting Started

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

1. Clone the SCC repository to your local machine:

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

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

cd SCC
cmake ./
make

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

$ ./scc 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 SCC, run the following command:

$ ./scc 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 SCC 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

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

Acknowledgements

SCC 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 SCC.

Contact

If you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback regarding SCC, please contact the project maintainer at [email protected]