Zig Devlog: Self-Hosted x86 Back End Is Now Default in Debug Mode

a year ago

Zig's self-hosted x86 backend is now the default in debug mode for x86_64 targets, outperforming LLVM in compilation speed and robustness.
A new video tutorial on the Zig build system has been released, aimed at beginners to help them understand and use the build system effectively.
Support for FreeBSD and NetBSD cross-compilation has been added, enabling users to build binaries targeting these systems from any machine.
The official Zig website has been updated to use Zine 0.10.0, transitioning from a build script to a standalone executable.
The upcoming Zig 0.14.0 release is nearing completion, with many enhancements already integrated, though some features didn't make the cut.
Improved UBSan error messages now provide clearer diagnostics for undefined behavior in C programs compiled with Zig.
Zig's no-libc implementation now outperforms glibc in certain benchmarks, marking a significant milestone in the language's development.
An LLDB fork with enhancements for Zig has been introduced to improve debugging support, especially for the self-hosted backends.

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