18:45 <moshenick> hey all :)

18:46 <SeanTAllen> hello moshenick

18:46 <moshenick> Quick question - is there a way to cross-compile pony programs? For example, compile Windows executable in a Linux Docker container.

18:49 <moshenick> I'm coming from golang where this is possible and was wondering if similar cross-compilation was implemented in pony. All I see on the web is older articles which indicate that this might be in the works...

19:03 <jemc> having a nice way to cross-compile stuff (especially Linux -> Windows is a tough one) is still a rather underdeveloped part of the tooling, I think - it should be possible, but it might need some tweaks to the compiler to make it work

19:04 <jemc> I've recently been working on static binary builds for Linux, to start reaching some of that Go-lang deliverability appeal, but cross-compiling to windows is a bit of a separate beast

19:05 <moshenick> Got it - thanks, jemc!

19:06 <jemc> one thing that might help is that you can compile to LLVM IR instead of an executable

19:06 <jemc> and then I'm guessing you could use some LLVM tooling to take that IR and compile it to a windows executable

19:08 <moshenick> Yes - I was hoping that the compiler being based on LLVM would make cross-compilation possible. I am not that familiar with LLVM -- will take a closer look. Thanks :)

19:09 <jemc> no problem - let us know if you come up with anything interesting, or have any ideas about how we could help support your investigation

19:09 <moshenick> will do!