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The author argues that despite the common call to break ABI to save C++, preserving a stable ABI is necessary to allow C to evolve, and discusses the trade-offs and constraints ABI stability imposes on language and standard library improvements.
A deep dive into C++ ABI, explaining binary interface concepts, CPU/OS dependencies, object file formats like ELF and PE32+, and calling conventions.
ReactOS, the open-source operating system aiming for binary compatibility with Windows, has achieved a milestone by successfully running the classic game Half-Life, demonstrating significant progress in its 28-year development.