Most compilers I'm aware of gets compiled by themselves. I think it's great for two things:
1) Show how serious the compiler is - compiler code tends to be complicated 2) Free real life testing
I was expecting Gitea to be hosted on Gitea for the same reasons. Was trying to offer criticism but got downvoted immediately, ahh HN =)
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Most compilers I'm aware of gets compiled by themselves. I think it's great for two things:
1) Show how serious the compiler is - compiler code tends to be complicated 2) Free real life testing
I was expecting Gitea to be hosted on Gitea for the same reasons. Was trying to offer criticism but got downvoted immediately, ahh HN =)
reply