It is ideal for undergraduate courses in Compilers or for software engineers, systems analysts, and software architects. Crafting a Compiler is an undergraduate-level text that presents a practical approach to compiler construction with thorough coverage of the material and examples that clearly illustrate the concepts in the book.
Unlike other texts on the market, Fischer/Cytron/LeBlanc uses object-oriented design patterns and incorporates an algorithmic exposition with modern software practices.
The text and its package of accompanying resources allow any instructor to teach a thorough and compelling course in compiler construction in a single semester.
It is an ideal reference and tutorial for students, software engineers, systems analysts, and software architects.