Writing a C compiler : build a real programming language from scratch

An approachable, hands-on tutorial to writing a C compiler: a computer program that translates code written by the programmer into code the computer can understand.

By building a compiler, readers will gain invaluable knowledge about how programming languages work; knowledge that will make them better programmers.

Readers are gently led step-by-step to build a small working compiler and will develop throughout the book. Writing a C Compiler offers readers an accessible, practical approach to this complex and often overly theoretical topic.