eForth Implementation in C/C++ for Multi-Platform Development
By
lioeters
Kettled twice. Extra chewy, extra trustworthy.
Summary
The article discusses the eForth project, a Forth programming language implementation in C/C++ that runs on multiple platforms including Linux, macOS, Windows, ESP32, and WebAssembly. It explores Forth's relevance today, noting that while Forth lost out to C language in mainstream adoption due to C's broader appeal, standardization, and ecosystem support, the author questions how to encourage C programmers to consider Forth's potential productivity advantages. The article reflects on Forth's niche status and strategies for promoting its adoption among modern developers.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledForth - is it still relevant?
With all the advantages, it is unfortunate that Forth lost out to C language over the years and have been reduced to a niche.
Per ChatGPT: due to C's broader appeal, standardization, and support ecosystem likely contributed to its greater adoption and use in mainstream computing.
So, the question is, how to encourage today's world of C programmers to take a look at Forth.
How do we convince them that Forth can be 10 times more productive?
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