Positive Reviews for Engineering A Compiler Are In
February 10, 2011
[MK] Andrea
| Positive reviews for the second edition of Engineering A Compiler by Keith Cooper and Linda Torczon have begun mounting. This highly anticipated revision just published. Some of the reviews are listed below. Let us know what you think by leaving a comment. We look forward to your feedback! Compilers are a rich area of study, drawing together the whole world of computer science in one, elegant construction. Cooper and Torczon have succeeded in creating a welcoming guide to these software systems, enhancing this new edition with clear lessons and the details you simply must get right, all the while keeping the big picture firmly in view. Engineering a Compiler is an invaluable companion for anyone new to the subject.
- Michael D. Smith, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, John H. Finley, Jr. Professor of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University
The Second Edition of Engineering a Compiler is an excellent introduction to the construction of modern optimizing compilers. The authors draw from a wealth of experience in compiler construction in order to help students grasp the big picture while at the same time guiding them through many important but subtle details that must be addressed to construct an effective optimizing compiler. In particular, this book contains the best introduction to Static Single Assignment Form that I’ve seen.
- Jeffery von Ronne, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, The University of Texas at San Antonio
Engineering a Compiler increases its value as a textbook with a more regular and consistent structure, and with a host of instructional aids: review questions, extra examples, sidebars, and marginal notes. It also includes a wealth of technical updates, including more on nontraditional languages, real-world compilers, and nontraditional uses of compiler technology. The optimization material—already a signature strength—has become even more accessible and clear.
- Michael L. Scott, Professor, Computer Science Department University of Rochester, Author of Programming Language Pragmatics
Keith Cooper and Linda Torczon present an effective treatment of the history as well as a practitioner’s perspective of how compilers are developed. Theory as well as practical real world examples of existing compilers (i.e. LISP, FORTRAN, etc.) comprise a multitude of effective discussions and illustrations. Full circle discussion of introductory along with advanced “allocation” and “optimization” concepts encompass an effective “life-cycle” of compiler engineering. This text should be on every bookshelf of computer science students as well as professionals involved with compiler engineering and development.
- David Orleans, Nova Southeastern University
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ISBN: 9780120884780
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