Re: [Liberty-eiffel] GNU Summer of code: what ARM compilers do you plan to use?

[Raphael Mack]

Hi,

Actually this is just a very rough idea as it is currently wittern down, because using a cross gcc for arm is a more or less trivial task, if the traget system has a unix-like runtime, as it is not more than exchanging the call of the compiler. With linking libraries it becomes more interesting, but far from a GSOC project scope. So it is up to a student to make a real proposal from this. E.g. using a bare metal device  (without OS), doing memory optimization or something of similar scope. - as far as I know, no student showed interest in this so far, so I do not expect, that - with the deadline end of the week - there is a good chance for a student to create a proposal from this...

Regards,

Rapha

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Hi.

I am the co-admin of the GNU Project participation in Google Summer of
Code 2016.

In your ideas page you have the following entry:

- Evaluating, selecting and integrating an Open Source ARM C-compiler
  into LibertyEiffel's back-end

Summary: In lieu of the project above (Embedded System Readyness)
         implement an ARM (cross-)compiler backend. As LibertyEiffel
         generates Std-C code, this project redefines into evaluating
         and selecting a suitable open source ARM compiler and integrate
         it in the LibertyEiffel system back-end.

Sifficulty: Easy/Medium

Skills: Understanding of C Compiler and a deep understanding of
        scripting languages to implement integration of the compiler.

We are wondering: do you have an idea of what free software ARM compiler
you will be using, i.e. do you have a list of "candidates" already?
GCC?