Design concepts in programming languages
By: Franklyn A. Turbak and David K. Gifford, with Mark A. Sheldon.
Contributors: Gifford, David K., 1954-; Sheldon, Mark A.
Publisher: The MIT Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Cambridge, MA
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 1322
ISBN-13: 9780262201759
Subjects: Programming languages (Electronic computers)
Description: "This comprehensive text uses a simple and concise framework to teach key ideas in programming language design and implementation. The book's unique approach is based on a family of syntactically simple pedagogical languages that allow students to explore programming language concepts systematically. It takes as its premise and starting point the idea that when language behaviors become incredibly complex, the description of the behaviors must be incredibly simple." "The book is suitable as a text for an introductory graduate or advanced undergraduate programming languages course; it can also serve as a reference for researchers and practitioners."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.