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A comment on C as an Intermediate Language (2012). Parent comment
For me, C as an intermediate vs LLVM language is a "worse is better" or "good enough" issue.
LLVM is far more powerful but more complex. C is simpler and already works everywhere.
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For me, C as an intermediate vs LLVM language is a "worse is better" or "good enough" issue.
LLVM is far more powerful but more complex. C is simpler and already works everywhere.