Chez Scheme (self-hosting)Written in
1985First released
Cisco and Cadence Research SystemsBuilt by
Apache Software License 2.0License
R.
What is Chez Scheme written in?
The Language Lineage dataset does not currently include compiler or runtime implementation relationships for Chez Scheme. It may appear in influence relationships with other languages.
Quick Facts
- Developer
- Cisco and Cadence Research Systems
- First released
- 1985
- License
- Apache Software License 2.0
- Website
- www.scheme.com
About Chez Scheme
Chez Scheme is a R6RS Scheme compiler and run-time.
Chez Scheme first appeared in 1985. Development is led by Cisco and Cadence Research Systems.
How Chez Scheme is implemented
In the Language Lineage dataset, Chez Scheme is self-hosting, so its own compiler is written in Chez Scheme itself. Reaching self-hosting, where a language is mature enough to compile itself, is a milestone that proves the language can handle a large, real-world program.
Sources: Wikipedia · Wikidata · Official site
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chez Scheme self-hosting?
Yes, Chez Scheme is self-hosting, its compiler can compile itself.
When was Chez Scheme first released?
Chez Scheme was first released in 1985.
Evidence Sources
- https://racket-lang.org/blog/2019/01/rebuilding-racket-on-chez-scheme-experience-report.html
- Chez Scheme on Wikipedia
- Chez Scheme on Wikidata (Q5094657)