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Syntax tree dump format
When writing a compiler, it is useful to include the ability to dump the abstract syntax tree in a human readable format, for debugging purposes. This output might also be useful for other tools like ...
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What would be the best way to learn about compilers, and executable formats? [closed]
I want to write my own compiler for my own language. Yes, it's going to be hard, and it will take long, but I think it will be worth it.
I have looked into OSDev.org, and read about executable ...
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Interpreted vs Compiled: A useful distinction?
A lot of questions get asked here about interpreted vs compiled language implements. I'm wondering whether the distinction actually makes any sense. (Actually the questions are usually about ...
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Why doesn't Python need a compiler?
Just wondering (now that I've started with C++ which needs a compiler) why Python doesn't need a compiler?
I just enter the code, save it as an exec, and run it. In C++ I have to make builds and all ...
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Visualizing a CUP grammar
I am implementing a grammar in CUP, and it would often be helpful to see everything at a glance. This could also be useful in finding errors quickly.
Are there any programs out there that will ...
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Anyone know of any parallelizing compilers following the approach of the Dragon Book?
In Compilers: Principles, Techniques, & Tools, Aho et al describe an approach for optimizing for parallelism (chapter 11 in the second edition). Is anyone aware of any existing compilers which ...
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Are there any podcasts (not lectures) about compiler development?
There are several podcasts with lectures from universities. I am looking for "other" podcasts.
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Google Closure Compiler - what does the name mean?
I am curious about the Google Closure Compiler. Why did they name it that? Does it have anything to do with lexical closures?
EDIT: I tried researching it in the FAQ and documentation, as well as ...
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Computation Program Not Running at 100% CPU Utilization
I have a program which has a GUI and performs some very heavy mathematical computations for a couple of minutes and then outputs a result. When I try to directly interface it through its DLL's, it ...
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Writing a lexer in C++
What are good resources on how to write a lexer in C++ (books, tutorials, documents), what are some good techniques and practices?
I have looked on the internet and everyone says to use a lexer ...
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How do you add support for nested comments to a C compiler? [closed]
I have to mod code for a C compiler called TINY. I know I only have to mod the scanner but don't have any clue how to do this. Here is the scanner code I'm working with:
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How Does A Compiler Work? [closed]
Note: I am surprised that this hasn't been asked before, and if it has I could not find it in a search.
I've been on tons of websites, I've read tons of articles, and I have heard tons of ...
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Why aren't VM languages compiled just once?
(First of all, I should make clear that compilers and virtual machines (aka) are a completely unknown field for me)
As I understand it, every time a Java/C#/... application is run, a VM is invoked ...
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What is the industry definition of an interpreter (as opposed to a compiler)?
In my compiler design courses, I have learned about and worked with a clear academic definition of an interpreter and a compiler, with an interpreter being
a program Pi from a language M capable ...
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Do You Have To Know CIL To Make A Compiler for .NET?
Assume one wants to create a simple .NET language, or slightly more difficult, a compiler for an existing .NET language. Do you absolutely need to be familiar with the CIL (Common Intermediate ...
