Fil-C: a Memory-Safe C Implementation
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Fil-C is a new implementation of the C programming language that prioritizes memory safety, sparking interest and discussion among developers about its potential benefits and trade-offs.
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On the front page last week (33 points) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45655519
Previously:
Safepoints and Fil-C (87 points, 1 month ago, 44 comments) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45258029
Fil's Unbelievable Garbage Collector (603 points, 2 months ago, 281 comments) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45133938
The Fil-C Manifesto: Garbage In, Memory Safety Out (13 points, 2024, 17 comments) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39449500