Embedded Development

Q++ targets systems programming: kernels, bootloaders, firmware, embedded.

Zero Hidden Runtime

• No mandatory allocator
• No hidden initialization
• Compiles to C, then to native

Considerations

Custom Allocators

Use malloc/free via FFI, or implement your own allocator. No built-in heap required.

Compile Flags

Use conditional compilation (when available) for target-specific code:

#if TARGET == "arm"
    // ARM-specific
#endif

Bitfields

For hardware registers, use structs with explicit bit width:

form StatusReg {
    flags: u32 : 8,
    mode: u32 : 4,
    reserved: u32 : 20,
}

Minimal Stdlib

Import only what you need. bring "std.fs" pulls in file I/O; omit it for bare-metal.