Making a compiler with Delphi 4

[Goober]

I want to use Delphi 4 to create a simple programming language and compiler for it. I know that this can be done. After all, Delphi was made using Delphi.

My language is pretty much made up, its just converting the text in a memo box into a stand alone exe file that is the problem.

I am not trying to make something as good as Delphi.

I just want a program that can make programs that:
-do basic loops,
-manipulate memory,
-use basic data types,
-give output to hardware,
-get input from hardware,
-run under Win98,
-use Windows functions,
-are stand alone.

I know that it will be excruciatingly difficult, but my mind is set on it.
If you can help, please do.
If you are going to tell me it cant be done, don't bother.

I may be a nutcase, but when I have made my GooberIC compiler, at least I'll be a nutcase with a compiler he made himself.

Again I must ask, PLEASE help me.

Thank you in advance for any help, advice, or even encouragement.

Goober

[williamda]

You can take some ideas from the FreePascal project, an OpenSource pascal Compiler written in Pascal. Visit http://www.freepascal.org

[RickySan]

Goober,

Try http://www.bloodshed.net/compilers/

they used delphi to create a c compiler, talk about irony haha, sources etc. are available so that should get you started

RickySan