Compilers

Best compilers books and tools

Resources for Compilers under Technology & Computer Science. Pair these picks with articles on thestemprofessor.com.

• Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools (Aho, Lam, Sethi & Ullman) — Dragon book — standard compilers reference.
• Engineering a Compiler (Keith Cooper & Linda Torczon) — Modern compiler construction alternative.
• Crafting Interpreters (Robert Nystrom) — Free online; builds interpreters step by step.
• Modern Compiler Implementation in C (Andrew Appel) — Project-oriented compiler course text.
• STEM lab notebook (grid + ruled) — Keep lab notes, units, and sketches in one place.
• Index cards for formulas and terms — Quick review between lectures and problem sets.