A new project has reimplemented the Clojure compiler with Chez Scheme, promising improved performance and integration. Details are still emerging.
Jolt: Clojure Compiler Implemented With Chez Scheme
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Parametron: 50S Japanese Computer That Uses Neither Transistors Nor Vacuum Tubes
A 1950s Japanese computer called Parametron, which operated without transistors or vacuum tubes, has been rediscovered, shedding light on early computing innovations.
Tail-call Optimization In C Is Relatively Recent (2025)
C language developers implement tail-call optimization in 2025, a feature long sought after, impacting compiler design and programming practices.
Unearthing My 1996 Windowed OS In Machine Code For Am29000 Homebrew Computer
A hobbyist has successfully reverse-engineered and reassembled a 1996 windowed operating system in machine code for a custom Am29000-based computer.
GNU Hurd News 2026-Q2
The GNU Hurd project reports significant advancements in its development during Q2 2026, with new features and stability improvements announced.
Celld: Self-hosted, Distributed Durable Objects
Celld has announced a new framework enabling self-hosted, distributed Durable Objects for enhanced scalability and control in serverless environments.
Twenty Years Of Pandoc
Pandoc marks two decades of open-source document conversion, highlighting its evolution, impact, and future plans as it reaches 20 years since inception.
Show HN: Fuse – statically typed functional programming language
A developer introduces Fuse, a statically typed, purely functional programming language with advanced type features, on Show HN platform.
The Art Of 64-Bit Assembly
A detailed analysis of 64-bit assembly language, its development, significance, and future prospects for programmers and system architects.
Golang Proposal: Container/: Generic Collection Types
The latest Go language proposal adds generic collection types to container/, aiming to enhance code flexibility and safety. Details are still emerging.
