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An open-source 64-bit PowerBasic compiler written in Rust targeting LLVM

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PowerBasilisk: Open x64 PowerBASIC in Rust generates LLVM

by benstopics·Feb 18, 2026·3 points·5 comments
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The Take

Turning an old PowerBASIC toolchain into plain-text LLVM IR is a clever, low-friction modernization strategy — the frontend avoids LLVM bindings entirely and emits readable IR you can inspect before invoking clang. Including a Rust-based interpreter (pbinterp) for unit testing and choosing to wrap rather than rewrite a massive codebase like Wall Street Raider shows practical engineering judgment and real technical muscle.

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Open Source
Target Audience

Compiler engineers, systems programmers, maintainers of legacy PowerBASIC code (e.g. Wall Street Raider), and Rust/LLVM enthusiasts

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