Is it possible to implement a C backend for the D language

[FeepingCreature]

On Wednesday, 26 October 2022 at 01:47:29 UTC, electricface wrote:
> https://kristoff.it/blog/zig-self-hosted-now-what/
>
> C backend
> We are also working on a special backend, one that produces C 
> source code. Progress on the C backend has recently shot 
> forward (87% and counting) thanks to an amazing contribution.
>
> What's interesting about this backend is that it will play a 
> role in our plan to replace the old bootstrap compiler 
> implementation and, perhaps even more interestingly, it will 
> allow Zig to target architectures not supported by LLVM, 
> including ones that force you to use a specific C compiler, 
> like certain game console platforms.

Neat also uses a C backend for bootstrapping.

With DMD released from the need to stay C++ compatible for 
bootstrapping, you could even start using Phobos and slowly 
modernizing the codebase.