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A compiler's users (part 1)
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Reading Code Like a Compiler - Pat Shaughnessy
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| | [AI summary] The article explains how the Crystal compiler parses code by breaking it down into tokens and constructing an abstract syntax tree (AST), highlighting the recursive process and the challenges of reading code one token at a time.
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Entry-level Compiler - Thomas Countz
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| | [AI summary] The article discusses the development of a markdown-to-HTML compiler called markie, explaining the core steps of compiler architecture including lexical analysis, parsing, and target code emission, with examples using Ruby and real-world applications.
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Writing a Compiler in Rust - Tristan Hume
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| | [AI summary] This blog post by Tristan Hume details his experience writing a compiler for a course project using Rust. He discusses various aspects of the project including the use of Rust's powerful enums and pattern matching, handling variable and type resolution, reference counting with Rc, code generation for x86 assembly, and the use of usercorn to run Linux binaries on macOS. The post also reflects on the challenges and benefits of using Rust for such a project, comparing it with other languages and design decisions.
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On Rust - Bill de hÓra
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| Back in 2013, I started a series of posts on programming languages I found interesting. One of the languages I wanted to write about at that time was Rust. As often happens, life got in the way, and it's only now that I'm coming round to a long overdue post. This is one of a series of posts on programming languages and you can read more about thathere.