compiler design

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Learning to Write a Compiler

How to design simple compiler? I want to design compiler for MCA project.

It is a dupe, but sometimes you want to encourage people :-) — , Jul 15 '09 at 23:25

score 9 · Answer 1 · answered Jul 15 '09 at 06:51

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answered Jul 15 '09 at 06:51

The Matt

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Have you actually read it yourself? – Jul 15 '09 at 22:57
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Yes. Mandatory reading for Compiler Design course in my Computer Science program. – The Matt Jul 16 '09 at 00:34

score 5 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 15 '09 at 06:51

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answered Jul 15 '09 at 06:51

Silfverstrom

score 3 · Answer 3 · answered Jul 15 '09 at 22:57

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You don't. 'Compiler' and 'simple' are mutually exclusive terms.

answered Jul 15 '09 at 22:57

Sam Harwell

By no means. You can easily write a compiler for a small language inside a week. Most websites take much longer than that to implement. – Jul 15 '09 at 23:01
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You can easily write a website for small content inside a week. Most compilers take much longer than that to implement. :) Writing a compiler is one of the most interesting challenges I've attempted, so even though it's "not simple" (IMO), it's a worthwhile experience for someone interested in the subject. – Sam Harwell Jul 15 '09 at 23:06

score 1 · Answer 4 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:01

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Let's Build a Compiler, by Jack Crenshaw , a little outdated, but could be useful (here is the pdf version).

Also you have to see this post with a lot of resources.

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answered Jul 15 '09 at 22:52

Eliseo Ocampos

+1 for the PDF - I've referred people to the terrible text docs! – Jul 15 '09 at 23:23
Actually, why don't you update the "lots of resources" main question with the Crenshaw info? It's a Wiki, so you should be able to do that (I think). – Jul 15 '09 at 23:29
Noup, I can't, rep stuff :P, besides, that answer was already posted (it's the last one). – Eliseo Ocampos Jul 16 '09 at 00:40

score 1 · Answer 5 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:13

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Here is the definitive list of compiler building resources on SO:

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answered Jul 15 '09 at 23:05

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