EDG C++ Front-End Source Code Released to Public

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The Edison Design Group (EDG) has made the source code for its C++ front-end publicly available. This component is a critical part of many commercial C++ compilers, including those from Intel and NVIDIA. The release was announced on the organization's dedicated website, edgcpp.org. This move marks a significant shift for a previously proprietary tool widely used in the industry.

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