Algol 68 Dialect Conversion -- a Syntactic Approach

A syntax directed package for converting Revised Algol 68 programs into Algol 68-R form, (where possible) is being developed at Nottingham. The package makes use of J.M. Foster's Syntax Improving Device (SID) [1]. The experience gained has underlined the value of a syntactic approach to problem...

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Main Authors: Brailsford, David F., Knott, R. D.
Other Authors: Rayward-Smith, V.J.
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Published: 1976
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/183/
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author Brailsford, David F.
Knott, R. D.
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Knott, R. D.
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description A syntax directed package for converting Revised Algol 68 programs into Algol 68-R form, (where possible) is being developed at Nottingham. The package makes use of J.M. Foster's Syntax Improving Device (SID) [1]. The experience gained has underlined the value of a syntactic approach to problems of this sort. A far wider range of constructs can be translated than would ever be possible by using ad hoc methods. In many respects the difficulties encountered are those of conventional compiler writing, but some intriguing new problems arise when, as in this case, the source language and target language differ relatively little in philosophy and appearance.
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spelling nottingham-1832020-05-04T20:34:16Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/183/ Algol 68 Dialect Conversion -- a Syntactic Approach Brailsford, David F. Knott, R. D. A syntax directed package for converting Revised Algol 68 programs into Algol 68-R form, (where possible) is being developed at Nottingham. The package makes use of J.M. Foster's Syntax Improving Device (SID) [1]. The experience gained has underlined the value of a syntactic approach to problems of this sort. A far wider range of constructs can be translated than would ever be possible by using ad hoc methods. In many respects the difficulties encountered are those of conventional compiler writing, but some intriguing new problems arise when, as in this case, the source language and target language differ relatively little in philosophy and appearance. Rayward-Smith, V.J. 1976 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed Brailsford, David F. and Knott, R. D. (1976) Algol 68 Dialect Conversion -- a Syntactic Approach. In: Applications of Algol 68, March 1976, University of East Anglia. Algol 68 Algol 68-R Syntax Improving Device (SID) syntax directed translation
spellingShingle Algol 68
Algol 68-R
Syntax Improving Device (SID)
syntax directed translation
Brailsford, David F.
Knott, R. D.
Algol 68 Dialect Conversion -- a Syntactic Approach
title Algol 68 Dialect Conversion -- a Syntactic Approach
title_full Algol 68 Dialect Conversion -- a Syntactic Approach
title_fullStr Algol 68 Dialect Conversion -- a Syntactic Approach
title_full_unstemmed Algol 68 Dialect Conversion -- a Syntactic Approach
title_short Algol 68 Dialect Conversion -- a Syntactic Approach
title_sort algol 68 dialect conversion -- a syntactic approach
topic Algol 68
Algol 68-R
Syntax Improving Device (SID)
syntax directed translation
url https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/183/