Let's compile Quake like it's 1997 | Hacker News

Hacker News users revisited late-1990s dev tools while discussing how Quake might be compiled in an old-school setup.

Comments praised Visual C++ 6.0, Turbo Pascal, Borland tools, and CodeView for their fast, smooth workflows.

Users also criticized Visual SourceSafe and contrasted vintage IDEs with modern stacks.

The thread highlighted how early compilers and debuggers shaped developer expectations for build speed and productivity.