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Product Identifiers

PublisherMIT Press

ISBN-100262047764

ISBN-139780262047760

eBay Product ID (ePID)27057236649

Product Key Features

Number of Pages240 Pages

Publication NameEssentials of Compilation : an Incremental Approach in Racket

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2023

SubjectProgramming Languages / General, Computer Science, General, Compilers

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaMathematics, Computers

AuthorJeremy G. Siek

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight23.1 Oz

Item Length10.2 in

Item Width7.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2022-015399

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal005.133

Table Of ContentPreface xi 1 Preliminaries 1 2 Integers and Variables 13 3 Register Allocation 35 4 Booleans and Conditionals 57 5 Loops and Dataflow Analysis 83 6 Tuples and Garbage Collection 97 7 Functions 127 8 Lexically Scoped Functions 145 9 Dynamic Typing 161 10 Gradual Typing 179 11 Generics 199 A Appendix 211 References 215 Index 223

SynopsisCompilers are notoriously some of the most difficult programs to teach and understand, but this innovative textbook provides an incremental approach that allows students to write every single line of code themselves. Essentials of Compilation guides the reader in constructing their own compiler for a small but powerful programming language, adding complex language features as the book progresses. Deconstructs the challenge of compiler construction into bite-sized pieces, Explains the essential concepts, algorithms, and data structures that underlie modern compilers, Enhances learning by connecting language features to compiler design choices, Shows how programs are mapped onto computer hardware, Learn-by-doing approach suitable for students and professionals, Extensive ancillary resources include source code and solutions, A hands-on approach to understanding and building compilers. Compilers are notoriously some of the most difficult programs to teach and understand. Most books about compilers dedicate one chapter to each progressive stage, a structure that hides how language features motivate design choices. By contrast, this innovative textbook provides an incremental approach that allows students to write every single line of code themselves. Essentials of Compilation guides the reader in constructing their own compiler for a small but powerful programming language, adding complex language features as the book progresses. Jeremy Siek explains the essential concepts, algorithms, and data structures that underlie modern compilers and lays the groundwork for future study of advanced topics. Already in wide use by students and professionals alike, this rigorous but accessible book invites readers to learn by doing. Deconstructs the challenge of compiler construction into bite-sized pieces Enhances learning by connecting language features to compiler design choices Develops understanding of how programs are mapped onto computer hardware Learn-by-doing approach suitable for students and professionals Proven in the classroom Extensive ancillary resources include source code and solutions

LC Classification NumberQA76.73.R33S54 2023