# orangeduck/cello

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7,126 stars · 387 forks · C · NOASSERTION

## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/orangeduck/Cello
- Homepage: http://libcello.org/
- awesome-repositories: https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/orangeduck-cello.md

## Description

Cello is a programming language extension for C that provides a higher-level implementation of the language. It integrates an object-oriented framework, an automated garbage collection system, and a runtime reflection library to enable dynamic type inspection.

The project implements a structured system for object orientation within C, including support for classes, type classes, and polymorphism. It includes a runtime exception handling system to intercept execution errors and initiate recovery procedures.

The framework further provides generic programming capabilities for creating reusable data structures and functions. It also manages object lifecycles through automated constructor and destructor logic to ensure consistent resource setup and cleanup.

## Tags

### Programming Languages & Runtimes

- [C Object-Oriented Frameworks](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/programming-languages-runtimes/c-object-oriented-frameworks.md) — Provides a comprehensive object-oriented framework for C, including classes, polymorphism, and type classes.
- [C Language Extensions](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/programming-languages-runtimes/c-language-extensions.md) — Provides a higher-level language implementation for C adding object orientation and automated memory management.
- [C Reflection Libraries](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/programming-languages-runtimes/c-reflection-libraries.md) — Provides a runtime reflection library for inspecting program metadata and object types in C.
- [Generic C Programming](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/programming-languages-runtimes/generic-c-programming.md) — Implements reusable data structures and functions in C that work across multiple types without code duplication.
- [Generic Types](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/programming-languages-runtimes/generic-types.md) — Provides type-safe generic data structures that operate on multiple types through parameterization.
- [Native Memory Lifecycle Management](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/programming-languages-runtimes/language-interoperability/native-c-interoperability/native-memory-lifecycle-management.md) — Automates memory reclamation and object lifecycles for native C-based objects to prevent memory leaks.
- [Lifecycle Management](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/programming-languages-runtimes/programming-language-varieties/programming-languages/language-specific-resources/language-tutorials/c-c-tutorials/object-management/lifecycle-management.md) — Implements automated resource setup and cleanup using constructors and destructors.
- [Runtime Exception Handling](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/programming-languages-runtimes/runtime-exception-handling.md) — Implements a runtime exception handling system to intercept errors and initiate recovery procedures in C.
- [Garbage Collectors](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/programming-languages-runtimes/runtime-execution-environments/runtime-environments/runtime-internals-foundations/garbage-collectors.md) — Provides an automated garbage collection system to identify and reclaim unreachable memory in C.
- [Runtime Polymorphism](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/programming-languages-runtimes/runtime-polymorphism.md) — Provides mechanisms for resolving method calls at runtime to process various object types through a unified interface. ([source](https://github.com/orangeduck/cello#readme))
- [Object Lifecycle Managers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/programming-languages-runtimes/object-lifecycle-managers.md) — Provides automated constructor and destructor logic to ensure consistent resource setup and cleanup. ([source](https://github.com/orangeduck/cello#readme))

### Data & Databases

- [Runtime Metadata Inspectors](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/metadata-inspection-tools/runtime-metadata-inspectors.md) — Allows retrieving information about types and objects at runtime to enable dynamic program behavior. ([source](https://github.com/orangeduck/cello#readme))
- [Language Runtime Type Inspection](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/type-inspection-tools/language-runtime-type-inspection.md) — Uses reflection to dump type information and metadata from the language runtime during execution.

### Operating Systems & Systems Programming

- [Garbage Collection](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/operating-systems-systems-programming/kernel-core-internals/process-and-memory-management/memory-management/automated-reclamation-systems/garbage-collection.md) — Implements an automated memory management system that reclaims unused memory to prevent leaks. ([source](https://github.com/orangeduck/cello#readme))

### Software Engineering & Architecture

- [Generic Data Structures](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/abstract-data-types/generic-data-abstractions/generic-data-structures.md) — Provides reusable data containers that operate across multiple types using parametric polymorphism. ([source](https://github.com/orangeduck/cello#readme))
- [Type Classes](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/abstract-data-types/type-classes.md) — Implements type classes to define shared interfaces and consistent behavior across different data types.
- [Reflective Metadata Programming](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/architectural-design-patterns/aspect-oriented-programming/reflective-metadata-programming.md) — Stores type and object information in a runtime registry for dynamic discovery of program properties.

### Part of an Awesome List

- [General Utilities](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/devtools/general-utilities.md) — Higher-level programming features for C.