TLDR
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A retargetable BASIC compiler SDK for ZX Spectrum development, extending Sinclair BASIC with integer types, inline assembler, and standard libraries.
Key Takeaways
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Syntax is close to original Sinclair BASIC but adds integer data types, reducing memory use and improving speed over floating-point-only arithmetic.
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SDK includes compiler (
zxb), standard libraries, inline assembler support, and external library collection.
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Compiler internals are documented for contributors wanting to extend or retarget it to new architectures.
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Third-party released games and tutorials confirm real-world production use on ZX Spectrum targets.
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