# EDG C++ compiler front-end goes public

Edison Design Group has made its C++ front-end publicly available. The front-end is a long-standing component used in many C++ compilers and tools, so the move could affect compiler development and C++ tooling.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://edgcpp.org/#transition) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:26:37 +0000