Re: [Cardinal-dev] existing parrot compilers

[Dan Sugalski]

At 1:36 PM -0400 5/9/02, Pat Eyler wrote:
> On Thu, 9 May 2002, Dan Sugalski wrote:
>
> >  At 1:12 PM -0400 5/9/02, Pat Eyler wrote:
> >  >i'm trying to learn more about compiler writing by looking at the scheme
> >  >and mini-perl compilers in the languages sub-dir of parrot.  Are these
> >  >good approaches?  Or is there another example to look at (I'm also looking
> >  >at flim, a small front-end to gcc)?
> >
> >  You might find it more useful (though admittedly more expensive) to
> >  grab a textbook or other reference, rather than working from code for
> >  something like this.
>
> yes, i plan on it ... this is my to buy, borrow, ask for list (does it
> make sense?):
> Programming Language Essentials
>   Henri Bal, Dick Grune             1994
>
> Parsing Techniques: A Practical Guide
>   Dick Grune, C. Jacobs             1991

I've not got those two, so I can't comment.

> Modern Compiler Design
>   D. Grune, H. Bal, C. Jacobs       2000

This one we already know my opinion of. :)

> Building an Optimizing Compiler
>   Robert Morgan, C. Robert Morgan   1997

I've got this, and I like it, but it's dense.

> The Art of Compiler Design
>   Thomas Pittman                    1997

Not got this one.

> the Dragon Book
>   Alfred V Aho                      1985

Don't bother. It's a waste of money and time at this point. Other 
books are much better.

> Compiler Construction: Principles and Practice
>   Kenneth Louden                    1997

Not seen this one either.

Guess it's time for Quantum Books to get more of my cash...


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