Co-dfns Update 2023 - Expanding APL Capabilities Through Compiler Design

Explore the latest developments in the Co-dfns project through this 18-minute conference talk from Dyalog '23. Gain insights into the project's goals of expanding APL's reach and capabilities through compiler design and language research. Learn about the current status and capabilities of the Co-dfns compiler, including APL language support, limitations, and assumptions. Discover bonus features and future plans for the project. Follow along with a practical guide on installing and getting started with Co-dfns, complete with a live demo showcasing error messages and language extension possibilities. Understand the implementation of stack traces and be aware of potential Linux-specific issues. This talk provides a comprehensive update on the Co-dfns initiative, demonstrating its potential to tackle previously underrepresented problems in the modern APL community.

Goals of co-dfns
About co-dfns
Welcome Aurelia Zhi Rui Hsu
Status of co-dfns
APL language support, limitations and assumptions
Bonus features
Future work
Installation and getting started with co-dfns
Live demo error messages and extending the language
Stack trace
Linux Gotcha