Show HN: We found a bug where our type checker lied and crashed a real device

Category: devtools

Tags: programming-language, bytecode-vm, standard-library, testing, compiler

Score: 6.3/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 8, Documentation: 7, Utility: 5)

Chuks v0.1.2 is a standard library release for a new programming language, focusing on consistency between its bytecode VM and native binary execution modes. It introduces a differential test suite covering 463 API entries, fixes numerous bugs including type erasure in array methods, and adds features like in-process C compilation. The project is notable for its rigorous testing methodology and performance optimizations.

Target audience: language designers, compiler engineers, systems programmers

Repository: https://chuks.org/blog/chuks-v012-the-standard-library-release/

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