- The textbook is a free online resource for learning compiler construction, also available for purchase in paperback and hardcover.
- Authored by Prof. Douglas Thain, it serves as a one-semester introduction for undergraduates with C programming, data structures, and computer architecture experience.
- It guides readers to build a compiler that translates a C-like language into X86 or ARM assembly language.
- The PDFs are freely available for personal and academic use, with commercial distribution prohibited; users are encouraged to link to the official site for updates.
- Chapters cover topics from scanning and parsing to code generation and optimization, with additional resources on GitHub and an errata reporting system.