Compiling with Continuations - Softcover

Appel, Andrew W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 052103311X ISBN 13: 9780521033114

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2007

Synopsis

This book shows how continuation-passing style is used as an intermediate representation to perform optimizations and program transformations. Continuations can be used to compile most programming languages. The method is illustrated in a compiler for the programming language Standard ML. Prior knowledge of ML, however, is not necessary, as the author carefully explains each concept as it arises. This is the first book to show how concepts from the theory of programming languages can be applied to the production of practical optimizing compilers for modern languages like ML. All the details of compiling are covered, including the interface to a runtime system and garbage collector.

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Book Description

This book shows how continuation-passing style is used as an intermediate representation on which to perform optimisations and program transformations. It will be essential reading for compiler writers in both industry and academe, as well as for students and researchers in programming language theory.

Review

"I recommend the book to language designers and implementors specializing in the functional paradigm." F.G. Pagan, Computing Reviews

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 052103311X
• ISBN 13: 9780521033114
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 272