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C Compilers -- Indirection with Multidim Arrays
By definition, in every standard of C, x[y] is equivalent to (and often compiled as) *((x)+(y)). Additionally, a name of an array is converted to an address operator to it -- so if x is an array, it ...
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Writing a compiler in C#, generating C vs IL? [closed]
I have been wanting to create my own programming language and I am looking to start writing a basic compiler. I am doing this purely for learning purposes.
I will be writing the compiler in C#.
I ...
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what compiler should I use as case study for self studying compiler principles techniques [closed]
I decided to start studying compiler theory but the problem is that I want a compiler for any language in order to track each of
lexical analyzer output.
syntax tree.
intermediate representation.
code ...
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Where can I find a simple and easy to read x86 backend? [closed]
Currently I'm working in a simple code generator to output an assembly-like language.
Background:
I've already working part of a register allocator but now I need to deal with instructions like mul/...
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Code generation for expressions with fixed/preassigned register
I'm using this (see below) algorithm(take idea from this answer) to code generation from a tree. I'm targeting x86 arch, now I need to deal with mul/div instructions which uses registers eax/ebx as ...
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Code generator for expressions using Sethi-Ullman algorithm
Give a AST tree, I want to generate an assembly-like language. I'm trying using Sethi-Ullman algorithm but I have some questions in the algorithm implemetation.
What should I do when I run out of ...
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Generate C struct constructors automatically?
I want to implement a new language, and I would like to do it in C, with the famous flex+yacc combination. Well, the thing is, writing the whole AST code is very time consuming. Is there a tool that ...
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What tools/IDE/languages exists for generating C-code
I wanted to know more about tools that assist in writing code-generators for C. Essentially how do we achieve functionality similar to c++ templates.
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What alternative syntax exist for C/C++? (think SPECS or Mirah)
I wondered if there are any simpler or more powerful syntax for C or C++. I have already come across SPECS. That is an alternative syntax for C++. But are there any others and what about C?
It could ...
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Compiler design- code generation for expressions with multiple operands
I am in the middle of coding up a compiler for a C like language.
I have gotten past syntax and semantic checking and I am beginning the code generation phase.
The final code that I have to ...
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Code generation for "if" statements - compilers
I am in the middle of developing a compiler for a C like language and am having some difficulties in the semantic analysis and code generation phases.
My questions are the following:
1) For an if ...
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How does C-- compare to LLVM?
After learning a bit of how LLVM work I'm really excited about how portable low-level code can be generated and how modular this 'thing' is built.
But I discovered today the existence of C-- that ...
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