 of clang vs GCC:</p>
    
    <ul>
    <li>The Clang ASTs and design are intended to be <a 
        href="features.html#simplecode">easily understandable</a> by
        anyone who is familiar with the languages involved and who has a basic
        understanding of how a compiler works.  GCC has a very old codebase
        which presents a steep learning curve to new developers.</li>
    <li>Clang is designed as an API from its inception, allowing it to be reused
        by source analysis tools, r