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+All code (headers and sources) lives under this path, excluding third_party code.
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+* alloy: the dynamic recompiler that parses PPC and generates code.
+* poly: a lightweight cross-platform/compiler compatibility library.
+* xdb: xenia debugger library and UI.
+* xenia: emulator code.