Re: Book recommendation required

> but I am afraid that you still mean "I want a book about a compiler
> for a C-like language, written in C". If you were really interested
> in the ideas behind the compilers, you should respect the book
> author's choice of languages.


I was merely trying to write down what my current (pitiful) skills in
language and compiler design were so others (like for example
yourself, or the moderator) would have an easier time figuring out
what would be an appropriate title. It goes without saying that if the
killer, must-have book dealt with, for example, functional rather than
imperative languages, I would get that. (I realise the example is
contrived to say the least as the two types are very different, but I
hope the point is clear.)


>> [I would be happy to update the entries in the FAQ if anyone has
>> more to add. I like Muchnick's book for the coverage of optimization
>> and back end code, Wilhelm and Maurer for their info on functional and
>> OO languages. For experimenters, Fraser and Hanson's book on lcc is
>> good, since you can then take lcc and hack on it as desired. -John]
>
> I can also recommend the Fraser/Hanson on lcc and also Wilhem/Maurer.
> But I still think that Wirth's books will teach you the most with
> least effort.


Fraser/Hanson, Wilhelm/Maurer and then either Muchnick or Wirth. Check. My
sincere thanks to you both.


Kind regards,
Maarten
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