Why "Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools" is must read for CS students.

6 pointsmesuvash15y ago2 comments

Why "Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools" (aka Dragon Book) is must read for CS students. How can knowledge from this book will be useful for the one who is not interested in compiler design.

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andrewstuart15y ago

Are you asking why you should understand compilers?

Here is the answer:

http://steve-yegge.blogspot.com/2007/06/rich-programmer-food...

nametoremember15y ago

I'm reading it right now.

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