Peter Gerwinski <peter(a)gerwinski.de> writes:
> I am thinking about doing a major change in the structure of the
> GPC source.
>
> Until now, some GPC source files (gpc-typeck.c, gpc-common.c, ...)
> are modified GCC source files, and all GPC-specific changes are
> marked `#ifdef GPC'.
>
> AFAIK, the reason for this is that we want to profit with GPC
> from bug fixes in the GCC frontend.
But are we really doing this ?
> Meanwhile the `#ifdef GPC' parts are getting more and more
> making the files in question less and less readable.
> Furthermore, sticking to the GCC frontend prevents me from
> changing the parameter lists of certain central functions,
> thus introducing code duplication and unncessary bugs.
>
> What do you think?
I think it is a good idea. I had been considering starting the
effort on this myself. It should make the front end simpler.
Nick.