Compiler Construction for Digital Computers [Hardcover]

David Gries (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 047132776X | ISBN-13: 978-0471327769 | Publication Date: January 15, 1971 | Edition: 1

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.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 493 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (January 15, 1971)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 047132776X
• ISBN-13: 978-0471327769
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,670,242 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book which still remains excellent, October 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Compiler Construction for Digital Computers (Hardcover)

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...

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, June 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Compiler Construction for Digital Computers (Hardcover)

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It Works, December 21, 2007

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J. Conklin (Grants Pass, Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Compiler Construction for Digital Computers (Hardcover)

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.