Show HN: Rux – A Programming Language Built Without LLVM

Category: other

Tags: programming-language, compiler, systems-programming

Score: 7.0/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 9, Documentation: 7, Utility: 5)

Rux is a new compiled, multi-paradigm programming language built entirely without LLVM, featuring a custom pipeline from source to native binary including its own object format and linker. It combines modern type system features (generics, interfaces, pattern matching) with systems-level control (inline assembly, custom calling conventions), making it a technically impressive and innovative project for compiler enthusiasts.

Target audience: compiler engineers, language designers, systems programmers

Repository: https://rux-lang.dev/blog/language-without-llvm · C++ · MIT · 247 stars

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