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C89 Libraries in Latin
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Considering all the supply chain dependencies lately I've been building a collection of C89 libraries to make zero dependency stuff. For fun I have also been programming it in latin! Still very much in progress.
HN · launched Nov 29, 2025 · 10 upvotes (top 48%) · 0 views
Niche: specialized algorithms and computing libraries · 230 launches, 4 in the last 7 days ▼ -73% · Explore this niche →
Category and tags
- Horizontal
- Dev tools
- Developer
- Not AI
- Hobby / open-source project
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Could you build this?
No Handcrafting zero-dependency C89 libraries with Latin identifiers requires specialized low-level systems programming expertise, strict compliance with the C89 standard, and deep Latin linguistic knowledge.
What it would actually take: Developing strict ANSI C (C89) libraries without standard library bloat requires implementing custom memory allocators, data structures, and POSIX/Win32 system call wrappers from scratch. It requires low-level systems C expertise, cross-platform compilation toolchain knowledge, and classical Latin translation skills.
Discussion
14 comments analyzed.
Competitors mentioned: Aquinas OS, Eskil Steenberg's C89 libraries
Concerns raised: Claude has rough edges with non-Latin characters, Unclear practical benefit vs. autopilot reading reduction, Project described as 'AI slop' and 'fundamentally insane', Concerns about SABAW1.md and SABAW2.md files
Feature requests: Have Claude read show_bible.md during onboarding
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