Solod

Solod is a strict subset of the Go programming language that translates Go code into readable C11 output. Designed to provide systems-level control, it enables developers to write regular Go code and produce portable C code without introducing a runtime, garbage collection, reference counting, or hidden memory allocations. This approach allows for everything to be stack-allocated by default, while heap allocation is available as an opt-in feature through the standard library.

The tool offers a rich standard library, porting familiar types and functions from Go's own standard library. Solod supports a range of Go language features, including structs, methods, interfaces, slices, maps, multiple return values, and the defer statement. There is limited support for generics, and concurrency is handled via the standard library rather than as a core language feature. Notably, Solod provides native interoperability with C, allowing calls between C and Solod code without the need for CGO or additional overhead.

Solod is intended for Go developers seeking fine-grained, systems-level control without abandoning the Go syntax and tooling they are accustomed to. It also appeals to C programmers who appreciate Go's safety, structure, and tool ecosystem. The tool integrates with standard Go tooling, supporting syntax highlighting, language server protocol (LSP), linting, and the "go test" command, making it accessible within familiar development workflows.

The platform includes an interactive playground where users can write Go code, execute it, or translate it to generated C code. This feature demonstrates the translation capabilities and provides an accessible entry point for experimentation.