Re: A85: Compiler
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Re: A85: Compiler
> it might not be worth it, but could a compiler for zshell programs be
> made small enough to fit on the calculator?
> it doesn't have to be versatile, and all it would have to do is access a
> program where you typed the asm file (if that's possible), and convert
> your asm code to the opcodes. right now i think it would be possible,
> but since there are so many opcodes the compiler would probably be too
> big to fit on the calc. i don't know, what do you guys think?
Yea, it could fit easily. The problem would be fitting all of the source
AND compiled programs AND the compiler AND ZShell w/ games etc.
Also, programming in asm is hard on the calc because one error (and
we all make errors) will cost you your calc's mem and any work you
have done since your last backup. It would be easier to use a computer.
People have suggested a debugger, but that is a terrible task even on
a computer. I can't find any Z80 debuggers for the PC let alone the calc.
I think a project like this is being undertaken for the 86.
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