Modern Compiler Implementation in Java: Basic Techniques - Hardcover

Appel, Andrew W.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 052158387X ISBN 13: 9780521583879

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1997

Synopsis

This textbook explains all phases of a modern compiler: lexical analysis, parsing, abstract syntax, semantic actions, intermediate representations, instruction selection via tree matching, dataflow analysis, graph-colouring register allocation with coalescing, and runtime systems. It covers current techniques in code generation and register allocation, as well as functional and object-oriented languages, which are missing from most books on the topic. The author illustrates the most accepted and successful techniques in a concise way, rather than as an exhaustive catalogue of every possible variant. Detailed descriptions of the interfaces between modules of a compiler are illustrated with actual Java classes. A unique feature of the book is a well designed compiler implementation project in Java, including front-end and 'high-tech' back-end phases, so that students can build a complete working compiler in one semester. The textbook is meant for use in a one-semester first course for undergraduates in compiler design. Accompanying support software is available.

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Review

."..this is one of the first compiler texts I have seen that presents, at an undergraduate level, developments from the mid-1980s onward." Gregory V. Wilson, Dr. Dobb's Journal "Organization of book is excellent, chapter, section, material selection, presentation...Book is very readable, easy to understand." Deogun, Jitender S., University of Nebraska

Book Description

This textbook describes all phases of a modern compiler, including current techniques in code generation and register allocation, for imperative, functional and object-oriented languages. The author describes the most accepted and successful techniques, rather than giving an exhaustive catalogue of every possible variant. A unique feature is a compiler implementation project in Java, including front-end and 'high-tech' back-end phases.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 052158387X
• ISBN 13: 9780521583879
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 408