The history of language processor technology in IBM

Authors:
F. E. Allen
Affiliations:
IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center, Yorktown Heights, New York
Venue:
IBM Journal of Research and Development
Year:
1981

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Abstract

The history of language processor technology in IBM is described in this paper. Most of the paper is devoted to compiler technology; interpreters, assemblers, and macro systems are discussed briefly. The emphasis is on scientific contributions and technological advances from ah istorical perspective. The synergistic relationship between theory andpractice is a subtheme.