-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Jeff Waugh wrote: > <quote who="Peter Miller"> > >>In my experience, there is rarely a new problem goes by that doesn't use >>one or another of the techniques collectively called compiler theory. > > > I think that's probably the key for anyone scared by the mere mention of the > term 'compiler theory': Each component is massively useful in and of itself, > parsing in particular. > > - Jeff >
For my 2 cents worth. When I saw "Compiler Theory and Construction", I took the course thinking it would be a "good idea". I have never regretted the decision. A great many concepts I more fully understood after that course. Jeff's and Peter's comments above I completely agree with. However, after completing my course, I then looked at gcc. I came to the conclusion that one course does not a compiler author make. But I did enjoy the course, and would recommend to anybody doing similar in their own degrees. Regards, Ashley -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.1 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Thunderbird - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFGfZ3CH2lEwlE5p80RAmVzAJ42WQdDFSg4r+CmBwBO1xUre3sNdgCeJrJg +2Vf4v/rcjUJ4prOPBGLsUw= =DCpz -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- _______________________________________________ coders mailing list coders@slug.org.au http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/coders
