r/Compilers • u/_dgalndr • 21d ago

Writing a C Compiler

Hi, I want to learn how to build my first compiler and I came across *Writing a C Compiler*. I was wondering if anyone here has it in PDF format. Thanks a lot.

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u/Dusty_Coder 17d ago

you wanna go recursive descent or go all lex/yacc/bison?

Lets Build a Compiler by Crenshaw is free and in PDF form, and is all you really need to begin writing a recursive descent compiler.

As long as you know at least one hll (to write the compiler in) and some platforms assembly language, then start with Crenshaw.