Show HN: Full Python 3.15 Implemented in 25k LoC C11
Posted by soasme 18 hours ago
I burned about $500 for this fun project: Small Python. Initial PoC used 3 resets of Codex in one session but all later development happens in Claude Code, also in one Opus 5.5 session over three days.
The outcome is a quickjs-like implementation for Python. Almost full Python 3.15 language features plus builtins are covered. No Lib/ support. Great for embedding scenarios.
No rust. Just plain C11 code.
Repo is here: https://github.com/soasme/small-python/
Ask me anything.
Comments
Comment by marcankaitiaki 50 minutes ago
How did you manage this much C code not blowing up in your face if it is fully ~vibes~?
Comment by d3Xt3r 14 hours ago
If you were going to burn tokens anyway, why not just go for Rust? Or if you really wanted to stick to C for some reason, then why not Fil-C?
Comment by soasme 8 hours ago
If you were going to a restaurant, would you order steak everytime?
I just like the good old c from deep bottom of my heart. Besides, using c does not mean the program is memory unsafe.