Syntax driven COBOL compilers—an assessment

P. Layzell; J. M. Triance

DOI:10.1002/spe.4380131205

Corpus ID: 5246985

Syntax driven COBOL compilers—an assessment

@article{Layzell1983SyntaxDC,
  title={Syntax driven COBOL compilers—an assessment},
  author={P. Layzell and J. M. Triance},
  journal={Software: Practice and Experience},
  year={1983},
  volume={13}
}

P. Layzell, J. M. Triance

Published 1983

Computer Science

Software: Practice and Experience

Most syntax analysis phases of COBOL compilers are written as sequences of procedural code instructions each of which validates a particular part of the syntax of a COBOL program. This paper examines the structure of a syntax driven COBOL compiler and a practical implementation is described. The problems encountered with this type of compiler construction are explained, and its advantages are examined. Finally, some other potential applications of syntax driven technology are suggested.

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