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Topic: compiler
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Group:
programming
Topic:
builtin functions
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code optimization
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compiler error checking
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compile-time execution
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compiling pseudocode designs
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conditional compilation
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incremental compilation
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intermediate representation of code
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interpreter
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just-in-time compilation
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lexical analysis
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load-time code generation
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object code linkers and loaders
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symbol table
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syntax analysis
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system-defined variables
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Thesa compiler and loader
Summary
A compiler translates a programming language into machine instructions. Compilers translate programs into an internal format for rapid loading and linking. Compilers are typically used with an editor and a linker-loader.Curiously compilers are seldom subjected to criticism nor to standards. They are an invisible link in the programming process.
Interpreters form the primary alternative to compilers. Other alternatives are throw-away compilation and incremental compilers.
Note the quotation by Mauchly. Like self-modifying code, a compiler represents a long sequence of instructions by transforming a shorter sequence of instructions. (cbb 5/80 3/98)
Subtopic: goals
Quote: a compiler translates a program into a sequence of unrecognizable codes that, like magic, has the same execution [»elsoM_1973] Quote: a compiler translates flow charts into code, compiles any program, includes named flow charts, and allocates memory [»perlAJ4_1957] Quote: compile statements by symbol pairs invoking a generator; context not needed [»perlAJ4_1957] Quote: instruction modification is more important than subsequences; allows a short program to carry out a very long sequence of instructions Quote: with simple hardware, the compiler is complex but program execution is simple and efficient [»hennJ3_1982]
Subtopic: portability
Quote: compilation time is important because half of throughput can be spent compiling [»flynMJ9_1987] Quote: a compiler needs exhaustive error checking, fast compilation, and efficient code [»wirtN3_1976] Quote: efficient object code is important; allows better-structured and clearer programs [»hoarCA_1974] Quote: a compiler should produce efficient, compact code similar to a resolutely non-clever machine code programmer [»hoarCA_1974]
Subtopic: testing
Quote: PL.8 was highly portable; most bugs occurred on all machines
Subtopic: precompiled code
Quote: self-test of compiler by fixed points; compile the compiler, then recompile; the two results should be identical; also recompile the runtime library for each machine [»auslM6_1982]
Subtopic: examples
Quote: use precompile to save the compiler state after processing any initial segment of a program [»hoarCA_1974]
Quote: Pascal compiler programmed in Pascal itself; 7000 lines; 63 seconds to compile [»wirtN3_1976] Quote: PL.8 compiler was written in PL.8 [»auslM6_1982] QuoteRef: wulfWA12_1971 ;;782 Bliss requires no run-time support QuoteRef: feldJ2_1968 ;;good review of compilers, covers syntax and semantics QuoteRef: wulfW_1975 ;;good presentation of an optimizing compiler, from syntax to code generation. QuoteRef: hoarCA_1972 ;;338 compiler as fast as linker loader, also efficiency and security
Group: memory management (11 topics, 367 quotes)
Group: programming (339 topics, 10149 quotes)Topic: builtin functions (6 items)
Topic: code optimization (54 items)
Topic: compiler error checking (16 items)
Topic: compile-time execution (17 items)
Topic: compiling pseudocode designs (8 items)
Topic: conditional compilation (1 item)
Topic: incremental compilation (3 items)
Topic: intermediate representation of code (31 items)
Topic: interpreter (59 items)
Topic: just-in-time compilation (20 items)
Topic: lexical analysis (14 items)
Topic: load-time code generation (13 items)
Topic: object code linkers and loaders (31 items)
Topic: symbol table (4 items)
Topic: syntax analysis (29 items)
Topic: system-defined variables (9 items)
Topic: Thesa compiler and loader
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