Modern Compiler Implementation in C - Softcover

Andrew W. Appel; Appel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 817596071X ISBN 13: 9788175960718

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1999

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

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Book Description

This new, expanded textbook describes all phases of a modern compiler, including current techniques in code generation and register allocation, for imperative, functional and object-oriented languages. In a concise and practical way the author describes the fundamentals of compilation and then moves on to advanced topics such as SSA form, loop scheduling, and optimization for cache-memory hierarchies. A unique feature is a compiler implementation project in C, including front-end and 'high-tech' back-end phases.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 817596071X
• ISBN 13: 9788175960718
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 544