Re: Newbie : source to source translation

Hi Patrick,
>
> I'm involved in the rewrite of the company's legacy code from Modula-2
> to Java... [ and I'm looking for tools and advice ]


You should have a look at Depot4, which is a non-sophisticated
translator generator, designed especially for those who are not so
educated in compiler design. But be aware, such a tool may aid in
converting statement sequences and part of declarations only. The
different base paradigms of Modula-2 and Java demand some kind of
redesign (e.g. procedures -> methods of which object) and this needs a
certain degree of >>understanding<< which can't be peformed by any
mechanical translator.


Good luck
Jurgen


http://www.math.tu-dresden.de/wir/staff/lampe/Depot4.html
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