From: paul.biggar@gmail.com   
      
   Hi Steve,   
      
   On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 5:22 AM, Steve H wrote:   
   >> Get a book.   
   >   
   > I've also been going through books at the library, trying to find a   
   > good compiler text. B It's frustrating. B The dragon book is considered   
   > the canonical work, but it's quite meaty and difficult for self   
   > study. B I believe that's the general consensus.   
      
   I really don't understand why the Dragon Book is considered canonical   
   for anything but parsing. Perhaps it's simply the incumbent. Anyhow,   
   I've found "Engineering a Compiler" by Cooper/Torczon to be excellent.   
   I don't think there are exercises in the book, but I believe its used   
   by many universities, so you may be able to supplement it with some   
   lab assignments online.   
      
   Best of luck,   
   Paul   
      
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