Source Code Analysis of GCC

This book takes a step-by-step approach to introduce the compiler. It gives readers a deep understanding of what is going on when a program is carried out in the system so that optimized and effective software can be developed. It analyzes the source code of GCC version 4.8.2, one of the most successful open source commercial compilers, in a deep and detailed fashion. Furthermore, the compiling principle is integrated into the source code analysis.