C
Coverage of C in the Nexus archive.
- Show HN: Mach – A compiled systems language looking for contributions
Mach, a compiled systems language, has achieved full self-hosting with no external dependencies. It emphasizes simplicity, explicitness, and performance close to C, and invites contributions for its ongoing development.
- Tributes paid to MI6 'trailblazer' and 'proper spy' Baroness Meta Ramsay as she dies aged 89 - as admirers say she could have been secret service's first female 'C'
Baroness Meta Ramsay, described as an MI6 'trailblazer' and 'proper spy', has died at 89. Admirers suggest she could have been the secret service's first female 'C'.
- Zig creator seeks 'uncompromising perfection' before blessing 1.0
Andrew Kelley, creator of the Zig programming language, developed Zig to address limitations in C, C++, Rust, and Go while maintaining performance. Zig, which emphasizes 'uncompromising perfection' and a no-AI policy, is niche but admired by developers. Kelley criticizes AI-generated code for being non-deterministic and prefers deterministic tools for reliability.
- No way to parse integers in C (2022)
The article discusses the lack of a built-in way to parse integers in the C programming language. It highlights the limitations and potential workarounds. The post has garnered comments and points on a news platform.
- Everything in C is undefined behavior
The article discusses how everything in C is undefined behavior, with a blog post on the topic available at https://blog.habets.se/2026/05/Everything-in-C-is-undefined-behavior.html and comments at https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48203698, having 19 points and 0 comments. The article highlights the issues with the C programming language. It has sparked a discussion on the news platform.
- Show HN: Nibble
An attempt at a single pass LLVM frontend in C without external dependencies has been made, resulting in around 3000 lines of code. The project includes graphical examples and discusses its limitations. It is available on the news website with 5 points and no comments.
- C, Just In Time!
The article 'C, Just In Time!' from Dyne.org discusses the relevance of the C programming language in modern computing. It has been shared on Hacker News with 26 points and 2 comments.