nenuadrian/hades-compiler

Hades Compiler

Overview

This repository is part of an educational series exploring the complexities of building a compiler for a custom programming language targeting the x86 CPU using NASM (Netwide Assembler). The project is named after Hades, the Greek god of the underworld, blending mythology with technology.

https://medium.com/@adriannenu/building-a-mythological-programming-language-compiler-for-an-x86-cpu-nasm-part-i-hades-8543c2b6a920

Purpose

The primary goal is to create a basic compiler capable of solving simple LeetCode problems and scripting-level programs. This is an educational passion project to understand compiler construction, not intended for production use.

Compiler Structure

The compiler will follow a traditional structure:

1. Tokenization: Breaking down the source code into tokens.
2. Abstract Syntax Tree (AST): Converting tokens into an AST.
3. Code Generation: Translating the AST into assembly code.

Language

Hello world example:

hero a = 2; # variable
hero b = 3; # variable
styx a; # prints a
bestow a; # returns a

MacOS

./run_mac.sh

Linux

NYI

Windows

NYI

Disclaimer

Provided as is with no maintenance or guarantees.