Rebol

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Rebol is an open-source interpreter for the Rebol programming language. It provides the source code for building the Rebol interpreter on various non-Windows systems like Linux, Mac, and Android.

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Pricing

Open Source

Free tier

Yes

API

Skill level

Technical

About

What is rebol?

Rebol provides the complete source code for the Rebol interpreter, enabling developers to build and deploy the language on a variety of platforms. Primarily targeting non-Windows systems such as Linux, Mac, BSD, and Android, it also supports Windows builds with some manual configuration. The project emphasizes portability, allowing the interpreter to be built with many different compilers and even cross-compiled for embedded systems. It includes a simple, old-fashioned makefile that is itself built by Rebol, facilitating configuration and the creation of necessary C header files. The project encourages community contributions for porting and improvements, with guidelines for maintaining code clarity and style.

Best used for

Ideal for developers who need to build the Rebol interpreter for various operating systems, port the language to new devices, and develop applications using Rebol. Especially valuable for those working with non-Windows systems or embedded environments requiring custom builds.

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Capabilities

Key features

Rebol interpreter source code
Multi-platform build support
Makefile generation
C header file generation
Cross-compilation

Target Audience

developer

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Open Source

Free

FAQs

What platforms does Rebol support for building?

Rebol is primarily intended for non-Windows systems like Linux, Mac, BSD, and Android. However, it can also be built for Windows, though it may require creating your own MSVC project files and setting struct alignment to 4 bytes.

How do I build Rebol from the source code?

To build Rebol, you need to download a running binary (r3-make) into the local make directory. Then, run "make prep" to configure and build C header files, followed by "make" or "make r3" to complete the system build.

Can Rebol be cross-compiled for embedded systems?

Yes, Rebol is designed to be highly portable and can be easily cross-compiled for embedded systems. The C source code is compatible with many different compilers across various systems.

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