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Show HN: QBE – a new compiler back end
QBE is a compiler backend that aims to provide 70% of the performance of industrial optimizing compilers in 10% of the code. QBE fosters language innovation by offering a compact user-friendly and performant backend. The size limit constrains QBE to focus on the essential and prevents embarking on a never-ending path…
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On Hacker News
| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2016 | Show HN: QBE – a new compiler back end by mpu | 241 | 68 |
| May 8, 2026 | QBE – Compiler Back End by smartmic | 97 | 28 |
| May 13, 2024 | QBE – Compiler Back End by Tomte | 93 | 37 |
| Aug 29, 2021 | QBE: Compiler Back End by ingve | 58 | 0 |
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