Compiler Construction for Digital Computers

by David Gries

Book Overview

Describes the techniques involved in writing compilers for high-level languages such as FORTRAN or PL/1. Treats both theory and practical aspects of compiler writing. Discusses semantic routines, their purposes and their connection to syntax recognition.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 047132776X
• ISBN13: 9780471327769
• Release Date: January 1971
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 493 Pages
• Weight: 2.26 lbs.

Customer Reviews

It Works

Many years ago I used this book to build a compiler which generated test cases for a complex real-time system. The result was a syntax-oriented, single-pass, context independent, processor with no restricted variables. It all worked as described in the book. I believe the construction concepts are still valid, mutatis mutandis. Simply disregard the language anachronisms.

Excellent book which still remains excellent

This was one of the best books I read when I was a student 25 years ago. You really understand how to write compilers after reading it. It is invaluable for those who learn programming. I believe it contributed greatly to turning me into a professional programmer. It's a shame that this book is not available any more...

Great Book!

I used this book in my undergraduate studies (Computer Science) at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. It was very good. The main thing we had against it, back at UNN, was the font used. But once you get used to the fonts the rest becomes easy.

Great

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