Full optimizing compiler in a week with AI

by pbiggaron 1/4/2026, 4:14 PMwith 3 comments

by pbiggaron 1/4/2026, 4:14 PM

Sharing my experience of writing a full optimizing compiler for Darklang, using Claude Code, over the holidays.

Would love to hear from more experienced folks (on either AI or compiler-side) over what could be done better.

by chrisjjon 1/4/2026, 5:08 PM

> I would say it is still much less than production quality, but it feels on its way.

How do you propose to complete it?