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The P compiler merely generated code for a simple hypothetical computer which was then interpreted. For substantial programs the run-time inefficiency resulting from use of the interpretation technique may be unacceptable. The generation of code to run directly on real computers must therefore now be considered. Actual examples of code for the Motorola 68000 series and DEC PDP11 series will be given. As well as the requirements of the particular instruction sets the requirements of features of Pascal not found in P will also be considered.
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© 1988 P. C. Capon and P. J. Jinks
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Capon, P.C., Jinks, P.J. (1988). Code generation. In: Compiler Engineering Using Pascal. Macmillan Computer Science Series. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-10401-7_10
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