SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
a68
a68: imports: support fixed sized modes
Algol-68 compiler updated to handle fixed-sized modes during import completion.
The Algol-68 compiler’s import mechanism has been modified to correctly handle fixed-sized modes. The complete_encoded_mode function now accommodates word-sized modes, ensuring proper processing of imported definitions that utilize these types.
In Details
The a68-imports.cc component, specifically the complete_encoded_mode function, has been updated to recognize and process word-sized modes. This change is crucial for correctly resolving imported types and ensuring the compiler's internal representation is consistent.
For Context
- fixed sized modes
- Data types in Algol-68 that have a precisely defined size in bits or bytes, offering more control than standard variable-sized types.
- imports
- A mechanism in programming languages that allows code from one module or library to be used in another.