Quote: PL360 bootstrapped on a B5500 by reprogramming the compiler in its own language; useful for refining the language

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At the time when the project to develop … [He wrote a preliminary version of PL360 on a Burroughs B5500.] The compiler was then reprogrammed in its … the B5500, became immediately available on the 360 … During this process, several features which seemed desirable … The "bootstrapping" method in combination with the described … [p. 67]   Google-1   Google-2

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