A Rust compiler with ownership checking, written in PHP

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Hi! I put together a Rust compiler written in PHP. It takes Rust source code and outputs x86-64 Linux binaries directly. No LLVM, no assembler, no linker. It has a working ownership checker, borrow checker, type checker, structs, functions, control flow, and mutable references. The test suite has 80+ cases. The whole thing is around 2,500 lines of PHP.

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Hacker NewsStrong engagement from HN community · Strong signals: io · Missing: https docs, excited, just released

59%59% predicted probability of success on Hacker News, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

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Indie HackersFits the IH revenue-focused audience · Missing: supports, reddit linkedin, podcasting

54%54% predicted probability of success on Indie Hackers, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

TrustMRRFits verified-revenue profile · Missing: mobile apps, ios, personal

51%51% predicted probability of success on TrustMRR, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

AppSumoMay struggle as an AppSumo deal · Missing: plus, platform, intuitive

34%34% predicted probability of success on AppSumo, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

Product HuntUnlikely to reach the leaderboard · Strong signals: code · Missing: mac, agents, macos

30%30% predicted probability of success on Product Hunt, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

BetaListMay not resonate with beta-testers · Missing: web3, chat, crypto

19%19% predicted probability of success on BetaList, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

Acquire.comPre-revenue stage for this audience · Missing: arr, mrr, revenue

17%17% predicted probability of success on Acquire.com, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

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