Hi Jeff.
> On 10/21/25 2:32 PM, Jose E. Marchesi via Gcc wrote: > > [ Snip ]> >> Stage 1 of GCC 16 is almost over, so hereby we are asking the SC to >> please consider accepting the contribution of the front-end in its >> current form, which hopefully this time will be considered mature enough >> as to not be a burden once integrated. > [ Snip more ] > > So as someone who has been down this path before (anyone remember the > Chill front-end?) I'm torn. I could argue for inclusion or to keep it > out of tree, there are good arguments on both sides. > > I guess I probably need to be explicit; if the Algol 68 FE started to > become a burden then I'd be recommending its removal. But if it plays > out more like ObjC/ObjC++ are right now (they just work and stay out > of the way), then I think it'd likely be fine. > > So with that in mind, as long as you understand my position and don't > object to it, then I'll likely support the proposal to include Algol > 68 when the formal vote happens. I not only understand your position: I share it fully. If the time ever comes when this front-end really becomes a burden and/or it bit-rots, then I will gladly kill it with my own hands. In the meanwhile the front-end has already introduced at least two new people to GCC development, so it could be argued the balance is, at least for the moment, positive ;) Thank you.
