Re: ARM compiler/assembler written in java (any book recomendations)

> I have read the FAQ and I cant seem to find any modern book on writing
> compilers in Java except for Appel. what other good (modern if possible(I
> have the dragon book and am starting it)) for an introduction are there ?


I would probably stay with the Dragon book, what's important are the
ideas, techniques, and the theory involved in the building of a
compiler or an assembler, not the implementation language.


The Dragon book should be a good introduction, the first part about
lexical and syntaxic analysis is still up to date, the second part
about code generation and optimization is probably a little bit
outdated, but that's okay for an introduction.


The language of the book is C but most of the algorithms are described
in a pseudo-language, so you shouldn't have to much problem
implementing them in Java.


Now, if you're looking for a book with a complete compiler as a
running example to help your understanding of the material, Appel's
book should be for you.

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