- Paperback: 500 pages
- Publisher: Addison Wesley; 1 edition (1 Jan 1985)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0201101947
- ISBN-13: 978-0201101942
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 16 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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This introduction to compilers is the direct descendant of the well-known book by Aho and Ullman, Principles of Compiler Design. The authors present updated coverage of compilers based on research and techniques that have been developed in the field over the past few years. The book provides a thorough introduction to compiler design and covers topics such as context-free grammars, fine state machines, and syntax-directed translation.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is a bible for compiler study and development, one of the best references available.
It starts by explaining what is a compiler and how it works and gives an example of a simple compiler before getting to each phase in detail.
It really is a very good book, and I don't give it 5 stars only because it is not very clear, sometimes the examples are confusing and not very well explained (LR Parsers for example are very hard to follow if you don't have other references).
If you are interested in understanding how a compiler works, this book is ideal and you'll be very satisfied, but if you plan to develop a compiler this book will "only" give you the (very important) theoretical grounds.
It starts by explaining what is a compiler and how it works and gives an example of a simple compiler before getting to each phase in detail.
It really is a very good book, and I don't give it 5 stars only because it is not very clear, sometimes the examples are confusing and not very well explained (LR Parsers for example are very hard to follow if you don't have other references).
If you are interested in understanding how a compiler works, this book is ideal and you'll be very satisfied, but if you plan to develop a compiler this book will "only" give you the (very important) theoretical grounds.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Although this book was published in 1986 but todate remains the best book on the various aspects of compiler design and theory. The book is not be treated as a practical guide. It gives you a sound theoretical foundation. You have to use another book, may be by Appel, for more practical approach. The only flaw with this book
is that its got flavor for PASCAL which was pretty much the norm when it was first published.
Also, the book draws its contents from the numerous papers published in 70's and 80's when compiler construction was a hot topic.
But, again the problems dealt in the book are pretty much generic to all programming languages.
Another deficiency with the book is its treatment of Object Oriented Programming languages.But, all in all the best book till date for laying the foundation of compilers.
is that its got flavor for PASCAL which was pretty much the norm when it was first published.
Also, the book draws its contents from the numerous papers published in 70's and 80's when compiler construction was a hot topic.
But, again the problems dealt in the book are pretty much generic to all programming languages.
Another deficiency with the book is its treatment of Object Oriented Programming languages.But, all in all the best book till date for laying the foundation of compilers.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
looks like such a weedy book on first glance, especially next to my
knuth boxset! but the depth is quite astounding. the amount devoted to icode, code generation and optimization is impressive in
the latter chapters. this book is a little mathematical and
abstract and maybe a little off putting to someone looking for a step by step recipe for a compiler, but i tell you, suck it up
and learn the maths. you will find it well worth the investment...
knuth boxset! but the depth is quite astounding. the amount devoted to icode, code generation and optimization is impressive in
the latter chapters. this book is a little mathematical and
abstract and maybe a little off putting to someone looking for a step by step recipe for a compiler, but i tell you, suck it up
and learn the maths. you will find it well worth the investment...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Took 1 month to arrive but the book is ok
The book took one month to arrive, but I guess is a mail system general problem when items are ordered from the USA to Portugal. Read more
Published 1 month ago by P. Ferreira
One of my favourite books
If you are a programmer, or an engineer i recommend to read this book. We use everyday several programming language, but , most of the time, ignoring what lies behind them. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mattia
The reference book ... depending on your needs
Once again, I want to point out the title of the book: "Principles, Techniques and Tools".
I think there are two kinds of compilers books available today: "Principles and... Read more
I think there are two kinds of compilers books available today: "Principles and... Read more
Published 7 months ago by G. Avvinti
Dense, in-depth, worthwhile
An excellent source of information on the way compilers function. Contains the arcane details of compiler theory. Read more
Published on 8 Dec 1999
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