Modern compiler implementation in C

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1. pjmlpJul 2024
   Get Modern Compiler Implementation in C [0] (with Java and ML versions also available),or the Kaleidoscope LLVM tutorial [1], and do the whole thing in 2 weeks, as starting point.

   [0] - https://www.cs.princeton.edu/~appel/modern/c/

   [1] - https://llvm.org/docs/tutorial/

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2. wtetznerJul 2020
   I’m not sure I’d agree with the Dragon Book recommendation. I think a better starting point might be Appel’s Modern Compiler Implementation in C/Java/ML.
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3. pjmlpFeb 2020
   For anyone that wants to learn about optimizations in AOT compiled ML languages, have a look at:

   "The Implementation of Functional Programming Languages"

   "Compiling with Continuations"

   "Modern Compiler Implementation in ..." (C, Java and ML variants)

   Although oriented towards Lisp, "Lisp in small pieces" is a classical book as well, with many optimizations like inlining of lambda calls across multiple call levels.

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4. rwallaceJan 2017
   Try the Tiger Book instead (a.k.a. 'Modern compiler implementation in C', or there are Java or ML versions if those are more to your taste). It has a better balance: more to the point treatment of lexing and parsing, leaving more space for a more comprehensive treatment of optimization and code generation.
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5. DearVoltJan 2017
   Wow, that's awesome! I picked up mine second hand at a textbook distributor for the equivalent of about $30.

   For anyone interested in other books on compiler construction, I would recommend these:

   - "The Basics of Compiler Design" by Torben Mogensen

   - "Modern Compiler Implementation in C" by Andrew Appel (ML and Java versions available too)

   - "Modern Compiler Design" by Grune, Bal et al.

   The Dragon Book is obviously infamous for this topic, but I would recommend covering at least two slightly more basic texts before taking it on.

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6. quincunxDec 2015
   After grinding through a bunch of compiler books I have to mention "Modern Compiler Implementation in C - Andrew A. Appel": http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0521607655 as one that stands out.

   For LALR Parsers and DFA scanners and the like, I found the original Dragon Book http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00EKYURHS is still best.

   Both books are very accessible reading.

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