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Exploring the Process of Creating a C Compiler for the Hack Processor

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AlexeyBrin

10mo ago· 3 min readenOpinion

Summary

The article discusses the author's journey of creating a C compiler for the Hack processor and their experience with the book 'Writing a C Compiler'. The author highlights the step-by-step approach of the book and the helpful responses received from the author.

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I decided to work my way through it. I plan to do blog posts as I progress through it, probably chapter by chapter.
What makes the book so good? Step by step.
By the end of chapter 1 you have a working compiler. Each subsequent chapter adds more features.
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Some time ago I decided I wanted to create a c compiler for the Hack processor in the nand2tetris book. After several dead end attempts that I might describe later I found this book : Writing a C C…

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