OnruC

OnruC is a programming language designed for educational purposes, particularly for teaching computer science concepts such as compilers, interpreters, and computer architecture. It is a simplified version of the C programming language, which makes it easier to understand the underlying principles without the complexity of full-fledged C.

The language was created by David J. Malan, a professor at Harvard University, as part of his course "Introduction to Computer Science" (CS50). OnruC is used in this course to introduce students to the process of writing a compiler, which translates OnruC code into machine code that a computer can execute.

Key features of OnruC include:

A subset of C: OnruC includes only a subset of C's features, focusing on fundamental concepts like variables, loops, conditionals, and functions.

Simplicity: The language is designed to be simple and easy to understand, with a straightforward syntax and semantics.

Educational value: OnruC is specifically crafted to teach students about the inner workings of programming languages and compilers, making it a valuable tool in computer science education.

OnruC is not intended for practical programming but rather as a stepping stone to understanding more complex programming languages and the principles behind them. It serves as a bridge between high-level programming concepts and the low-level details of computer architecture.