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The transfer of a BCPL compiler to the Z80 microcomputer
Author(s) -
Cowderoy Richard I.,
Wallis Peter J. L.
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
software: practice and experience
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.437
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1097-024X
pISSN - 0038-0644
DOI - 10.1002/spe.4380120305
Subject(s) - computer science , compiler , debugging , programming language , loader , microcomputer , transfer (computing) , interpreter , software , code (set theory) , operating system , telecommunications , chip , set (abstract data type)
We describe the transfer of a BCPL compiler installed on a PDP‐11 to a hobbyist's home Z80 microcomputer. The design of the Z80 support software needed is explained in some detail. The development of a debugging Ocode interpreter and of an Ocode loader featuring code compression proved particularly helpful.