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ORACLE a tool for learning compiler writing

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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.

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        cover image ACM SIGCSE Bulletin
        ACM SIGCSE Bulletin  Volume 9, Issue 1
        Special issue seventh technical symposium on computer science education
        Feb 1977
        187 pages
        ISSN:0097-8418
        DOI:10.1145/382063
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          SIGCSE '77: Proceedings of the seventh SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer science education
          February 1977
          187 pages
          ISBN:9781450374071
          DOI:10.1145/800104

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