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.