EDG's C++ front-end source code released as open source after 30 years

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On September 30, 2026, the proprietary C++ front-end code from the Edison Design Group (EDG) was released publicly on GitHub. The non-profit C++ Alliance, which also supports Boost, has taken over as its new maintainer. This allows any developer to access and review the code for the first time, while its core functionality remains unchanged. The project will be sustained through community contributions, ongoing maintenance, and jointly funded features. The repository is now hosted at github.com/edgcpp/compiler and is open to pull requests.

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