Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools 1st Edition

by Alfred V. Aho (Author), Ravi Sethi (Author), Jeffrey D. Ullman (Author)

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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. 0201100886B04062001

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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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Ravi Sethi, director of Computing Science Research, has been at AT&T Bell Laboratories in Murray Hill, New Jersey since 1976. He has held teaching positions at Pennsylvania State university and the University of Arizona, and has taught at Princeton University and Rutgers. Dr. Sethi is co-author of the "dragon book", Compilers: Principles, Techniques and Tools and has written numerous articles. His books have been translated in Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Korean.

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Publisher: Addison Wesley; 1st edition (January 1, 1986)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0201100886
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Excellent!

ByYasaswy Kasarabadaon December 9, 2013

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For the price, the book was in excellent condition(I bought a used copy, so the experience might vary). Also the contents of the book were enlightening with detailed descriptions on each topic. Definitely a good buy for anyone looking to read about compilers!

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Amazing book!

Byomripon July 29, 2012

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I am doing this course for my master's degree in computer science (didn't do it on my first degree) and this book is amazing.
It's so clear with great examples!
Highly recommended!

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Very abstract.

ByA customeron October 25, 2001

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In my reading of this text, I found that a large quantity of the information drifted between "repedative" and "abstract."
The text discusses tokens, identifiers and such, but fails to explain means of how it would extract such components.
It almost feels as if it is a thesis on the subject rather than a practical text. Add to this the teder-todering between C, pascal and assembly for examples of code. (Which requires you to deciper the example code.)
If you're not after practical application, this is probably going to be a good text for you. Otherwise, I feel it is not worth the money.

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A plus

ByAdrià R.on July 4, 2013

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Thanks to that book (almost as old as myself) I'v managed to pass my "compiladors" subject comfortably for a very reasonable price.

And the cover art is very cool too, so it looks great in my bookshelf :P

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It is good book to read

ByJian Kangon January 7, 2014

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Yes, it is good to read the book to learn the components designed for compilers principles and theoretical practice rules.

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Has done its job well

ByDr. Lee D. CarlsonHALL OF FAMEon September 10, 2001

Format: Hardcover

For those interested in the more general and theoretical principles behind compilers, this book can still serve as a good introduction in that regard. More modern treatments are available to those who need more information on modern developments in compilers, such as optimization, partial evaluation, etc. The book covers lexical analysis, parsing techniques, syntax-directed translation, static semantic checking, type checking, unification, target code generation, and compiler code optimization. All of these are discussed in great detail, the C language is chosen to write the compiler coding, and numerous exercises are put at the end of the each chapter. The reader can also gain an insight into the historical origins of the subject.

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A classic text in the industry!

ByRichard Callabyon March 17, 2000

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This is *the* text for complier design in the computer industry. Referred to in popular media as the dragon book it has an almost religous following by the great programmers in the industry. This exhaustive text will introduce advance topics to the intermediate programmer and to the experienced alike. Although not an introductory work by any stretch of the imagination it will allow for the intermediate programmer to get a rudimentary grasp of the subject. A great example of the best writing that can be done by some of the great minds of our field.

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Take it slowly

ByA customeron July 20, 2001

Format: Hardcover

"Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools" (Aho, Sethi, Ullman) is a very comprehensive, detailed description of compiler technologies. Because of its great detail, you may have to take a different approach to reading this book than you would a normal programming book.
My first tip is to read the book more than once. With this in mind, it is useful to do your first reading in segments (i.e. not every page of the book). My tip is to follow the example lesson plan provided in the front of the book. It will direct you to chapters that would be used in a Compiler class. Once you have done this lesson plan, you can re-read the book from start to finish to get those extra details hidden within.
If you try to read this book in its entirety on your first try--intending to successfully grasp all of its contents--this will be difficult. My recommendations above will help those out there that want to learn about this technology, but haven't had experience with compilers before to read this book in a way that lets you absorb the great amount of information.
Other than the reading approach, a good mathematical background (algebra II and above) is recommended for grasping some of the concepts mentioned within. Also, a basic knowledge of common Computer Science concepts (binary, assembly, stack, etc.) as well as a familiarity with using compilers and multiple programming languages is very useful.
Although the book may seem overwhelming at times, with careful consideration and time spent following these guidelines, it can be done. I'm only 15 years old and have started embedding some of these concepts into my applications.
Good luck to all who read this book and happy programming!