How do I write a compiler in C?

Question

I want to write a compiler in C.

Whats basics do I have to learn for creating a compiler?

Assuming this is a serious question, a compiler for what language, and for what purpose (self-development, assignment, part of a product)? — The Archetypal Paul, Oct 25 '10 at 12:37
Possible duplicate of http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1669/learning-to-write-a-compiler — schot, Oct 25 '10 at 12:39

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Oct 25 '10 at 12:38

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Start by reading the dragon book.

answered Oct 25 '10 at 12:38

Frédéric Hamidi

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I wouldn't necessarily recommend that as the first book to look at. Although you'd want to read it eventually – The Archetypal Paul Oct 25 '10 at 12:40

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Oct 25 '10 at 12:40

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flex and yacc may help

answered Oct 25 '10 at 12:40

Yang Yan

This is really a comment, not an answer to the question. You can always comment on your own posts, and once you have sufficient [reputation](http://stackoverflow.com/faq#reputation) you will be able to [comment on any post](http://stackoverflow.com/privileges/comment). – Rostyslav Dzinko Aug 20 '12 at 07:11
This is a good suggestion. :) – Yang Yan Mar 30 '13 at 09:03

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