TurtASM Compiler

TurtASM is a cross platform compiler that tries to be compatible with every type of computer ever through a simple system to add architectures. It is similar to assembly (That's why it is called '...ASM')
Check SYNTAX.md for information on the syntax

How It Works

1. The TurtASM Compiler turtasm compiles the source code to a IR Representation in XML
2. The TurtASM Linker turtlink links the IR Representation into a format that can run on the target architecture

Using The Commands

• TurtASM Compiler: turtasm [inputfiles...] --output=outputfile (Default Output File: turtobj.xml)
• TurtASM Linker: turtlink inputfile --arch=archname --output=outputfile (Default Output File: turtexe.out)

Adding An Architecture

Architectures in turtasm are classes that derive from the Arch class. To add a new architecture open arch/def.hpp and either include a file with your architecture class in it or define the class right in def.hpp. After including your class definition add an if statement in the function Arch* getarch(std::string) that returns new YourArch() when the name matches. There are examples for this in comments in arch/def.hpp. For an example architecture class look at arch/examplearch.hpp. Architecture classes work by overriding the virtual fucntions in the Arch class. After you add an architecture, recompile turtlink to be able to use your architecture.
Tip: If you want to know the instruction that is currently being processed, check the value of the instruction variable in the Arch class NOTE: Remember To Put A Semicolon After The Closing Bracket Of Your Class (To Avoid Frustration Later On)

Built In Architectures

1. example

• Supports No Instructions
• Outputs examplearch

2. cxx

• Compiles to the C++ programming language
• Supports Most Instructions (> (Call) and < (Return) are not supported)
• Needs an additional layer of compiling
• Works on all operating systems
• Port 0 is Character I/O
• Port 1 is Number I/O