ORACLE a tool for learning compiler writing

Authors:
William R. Haynes, Jr.;Charles E. Hughes;Charles P. Pfleeger
Affiliations:
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville;The University of Tennessee, Knoxville;The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Venue:
SIGCSE '77 Proceedings of the seventh SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer science education
Year:
1977

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Abstract

This paper describes a compiler called ORACLE which allows a student to examine the actions performed by a simple compiler. Two features are provided to assist the student. The first called replacement mode, provides the necessary conditions to simulate the replacement of three compiler components: symbol table management, lexical analysis, and syntax analysis. Each replacement module is monitored by ORACLE in order to detect errors and to verify correct operation. The second, a trace option, permits source statements to initiate or terminate a selective monitoring of the actions of the compiler.