Synopsis
While focusing on the essential techniques common to all language paradigms, this book provides readers with the skills required for modern compiler construction. All the major programming types (imperative, object-oriented, functional, logic, and distributed) are covered. Practical emphasis is placed on implementation and optimization techniques, which includes tools for automating compiler design.
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Covers compilation techniques for imperative, object-oriented, functional, logic, and distributed languages. Emphasis is on implementation and optimization techniques, including tools for automating compiler design. Early chapters are concerned with techniques for programming processes in general, and include discussion of memory management, both in the compiler and in the generated code. Later chapters cover specific techniques required by various programing paradigms. Includes chapter summaries and exercises. Grune is affiliated with Vrije University, Amsterdam. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)