The short version
A retargetable C compiler for 8051, Z80, Game Boy, and other small devices.
From the HackerLinks archive
SDCC
A retargetable C compiler for 8051, Z80, Game Boy, and other small devices.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-09-20
Last seen:2026-09-20
Times seen:1
Website:sdcc.sourceforge.net
Why it caught our attention
A commercial user reported excellent Z80-family results and bug-free recent Game Boy work.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-09-20
“Whereas sdcc works brilliantly for z80 lineage processors.”
nickcw · recommendation · production use
Direct HN comment
SDCC – Small Device C Compiler