A functional intermediate form for diverse source languages

This paper describes the use of WatIF, a simple compiler intermediate form based on the -calculus, for writing compiler front-ends for a wide range of programming languages. Somewhat similar intermediate forms have been previously used for single-language compilers, but applicability to such a range of languages has not been previously reported. Examples of code generated by front-ends for several languages show the large set of applicationlanguage features supported by WatIF.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1996
• Where: CASCON
• Authors: David V. Mason
• Keywords: CASCON 1996, CASCON 2007, Compiler Front-ends, Compiler Intermediate Form, Intermediate Forms