• ISBN13: 9780198066644
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: Computer Science and Information Technology
• Publisher: Oxford UP
• Publisher Imprint: Oxford UP
• Publication Date: January 1, 2012
• Pages: 660
• Original Price: INR 1195.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 917 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): Programming / Compilers and Computer Science

The book commences with an overview of system software and briefly describes the evolution, design, and implementation of compilers. Detailed explanation of the various phases involved in the design of a compiler such as lexical analysis, syntax analysis, runtime storage organization, intermediate code generation, optimization of code, and final code generation is provided in various chapters of the book. The last chapter describes in brief all the frequently used compiler writing tools with examples and program codes.

Written in a lucid manner, the book provides numerous examples, algorithms, pseudocodes and C codes in support of the text. Chapter-end exercises, appendices and the companion CD are provided to help readers revise and practice the learnt concepts.

K. Muneeswaran is presently the Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi. A PhD from M.S. University, Tirunelveli, Dr Muneeswaran has more than 24 years of teaching experience and has published various national and international level papers in reputed journals. He is also a life member of organizations such as Computer Society of India (CSI) and Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE).