Nanopass Framework: Clean Compiler Creation Language

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Nanopass Framework is a domain-specific language embedded in Scheme for creating compilers through small passes and intermediate representations, reducing boilerplate and improving maintainability.

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# Main - Nanopass Framework Source: [https://nanopass.org/](https://nanopass.org/) ![Nanopass logo](https://nanopass.org/big-banner.png)## Clean Compiler Creation Language **The Nanopass Framework**is an embedded domain\-specific language for creating compilers that focuses on creating small passes and many intermediate representations\. Nanopass reduces the boilerplate required to create compilers making them easier to understand and maintain\.

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