Modern Compiler Implementation in C

Andrew W. Appel,Appel

ISBN 10: 817596071X / ISBN 13: 9788175960718

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1999

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Synopsis:

This textbook describes all phases of a modern compiler: lexical analysis, parsing, abstract syntax, semantic actions, intermediate representations, instruction selection via tree matching, dataflow analysis, graph-coloring register allocation, and runtime systems. It includes good coverage of current techniques in code generation and register allocation, as well as functional and object-oriented languages, that is missing from most books. The most accepted and successful techniques are described in a concise way, rather than as an exhaustive catalog of every possible variant. Detailed descriptions of the interfaces between modules of a compiler are illustrated with actual c header files. The first part of the book, fundamentals of compilation, is suitable for a one-semester first course in compiler design. The second part, advanced topics, which includes the compilation of object-oriented and functional languages, garbage collection, loop optimizations, ssa form, loop scheduling, and optimization for cache-memory hierarchies, can be used as the basis for a second semester or graduate course. A unique feature of the book is a well designed compiler implementation project in c, including front-end and high-tech back-end phases, so that students can build a complete working compiler in one semester.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Modern Compiler Implementation in C
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 1999
Binding: paperback
Condition: Good