The first Compiler Compiler to use that name was written by Tony Brooker in 1960 and was used to create compilers for the Atlas computer at the University of Manchester, including the Atlas Autocode compiler. However it was rather different from modern compiler compilers, and today would probably be described as being somewhere between a highly customisable generic compiler and an extensible-syntax language. The name 'compiler compiler' was far more appropriate for Brooker's system than it is for most modern compiler compilers, which are mor ...

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Compiler-compiler, Compiler-compiler - History, Compiler-compiler - Types of compiler-compilers, Compiler-compiler - List of compiler-compilers incomplete

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Compiler, Compiler - History, Compiler - Types of compilers, Compiler - Native versus cross compiler, Compiler - One-pass versus multi-pass compilers, Compiler - Compiled versus interpreted languages, Compiler - Compiler design, Compiler - Compiler front end, Compiler - Compiler back end, Compiler - Notes

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Dynamic translation was pioneered by the commercial Smalltalk implementation currently known as VisualWorks, in the early 1980s. Currently it is also used by most implementations of the Java virtual machine. Sun's HotSpot Java virtual machine contains an example of a successful JIT implementation. In fact, it uses two: a "client" compiler which emphasizes fast compilation speed for applications that will be short-lived, and a "server" compiler which emphasizes highly optimized code for applications that will be long-lived. Users can choose which dynamic compiler is used depe ...

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Just-in-time compilation, Just-in-time compilation - History

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A compiler is a computer program that translates a series of statements written in one computer language (called the source code) into a resulting output in another computer language (often called the object or target language). Most compilers translate a source code text file, written in a high level language to object code or machine language, e.g. into an executable .EXE or .COM file that may run on a computer or a virtual machine. However, translation from a low level language to a high level one is also possible; this is n ...

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• Compiler - History
• Compiler - Types of compilers
• Compiler - Native versus cross compiler
• Compiler - One-pass versus multi-pass compilers
• Compiler - Compiled versus interpreted languages
• Compiler - Compiler design
• Compiler - Compiler front end
• Compiler - Compiler back end
• Compiler - Notes

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Atreyu is an American metalcore band from Orange County, California. The band is signed to Victory Records, an independent record label,and has released two records under its supervision. Contrary to popular belief, the band did not intentionally name itself after Atreyu, a character from Michael Ende's novel, The Neverending Story. Rather, the name was suggested to them by the singer's friend, Hans. The members agreed that it would be a good name for a band and then adopted it as their moniker. Atreyu - Me ...

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• Atreyu - Members
• Atreyu - Current
• Atreyu - Past
• Atreyu - History
• Atreyu - Discography
• Atreyu - Studio albums
• Atreyu - EPs
• Atreyu - Soundtracks
• Atreyu - Compilations
• Atreyu - Magazine cover compilations
• Atreyu - Videography
• Atreyu - Similar artists

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Cream was a seminal 1960s British rock band which featured guitarist Eric Clapton, bassist Jack Bruce, and drummer Ginger Baker. Cream band - History. Celebrated as the first of the great power trios of rock, their sound was characterised by a melange of blues and psychedelia, combining Clapton's mastery of the genre with the airy voice of Jack Bruce and, at times, manic rhythms of Ginger Baker. The drug-addled imagery and ambience of the time abounds. Cream epitomised the high energy sound of ...

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• Cream band - History
• Cream band - Discography
• Cream band - Selected Compilations Albums
• Cream band - Trivia

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Belle & Sebastian are a Scottish pop band formed in Glasgow in January 1996. After releasing a number of albums and EPs on Jeepster Records, they are now signed to Rough Trade Records. Belle & Sebastian - Lineup. The current members of the band are: Stuart Murdoch: 1996–present (vocals, guitar and keyboards) Stevie Jackson: 1996–present (vocals and guitar) Chris Geddes: 1996–present (keyboards) Sarah Martin: 1996–present (violin and vocals) Mi ...

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• Belle & Sebastian - Lineup
• Belle & Sebastian - History
• Belle & Sebastian - Discography
• Belle & Sebastian - Albums
• Belle & Sebastian - Singles & EPs
• Belle & Sebastian - Compilations
• Belle & Sebastian - DVDs

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The Windows API is the name given by Microsoft to the core set of application programming interfaces available in the Microsoft Windows operating systems. It is designed for usage by C/C++ programs and is the most direct way to interact with a Windows system for software applications. Lower level access to a Windows system, mostly required for device drivers, is provided by the Windows Driver Model in current versions of Windows. A software development kit (SDK) is available for Windows, which provides documentation and tools t ...

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• Windows API - Overview of the Windows API Components
• Windows API - APIs for interaction between programs
• Windows API - Wrapper Libraries
• Windows API - History
• Windows API - Versions
• Windows API - Compiler support
• Windows API - Notes

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Aerosmith is a long-running U.S. classic rock band, originally formed in Boston, Massachusetts in the early 1970s. It enjoyed major popularity in the mid-1970s, but fell into decline and into temporary disunion. Nevertheless, they would go on to enjoy a later resurgence in popularity starting in the late 1980s and continuing, at various levels, through the early to mid 2000s. Aerosmith - History. Aerosmith - 1969. Steven Tyler, the lead vocalist for Aerosmith, was ...

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• Aerosmith - History
• Aerosmith - 1969
• Aerosmith - 1970s
• Aerosmith - 1980s
• Aerosmith - 1990s
• Aerosmith - 2000s
• Aerosmith - Current Line-Up
• Aerosmith - Former members
• Aerosmith - Discography
• Aerosmith - Studio albums
• Aerosmith - Live albums
• Aerosmith - Compilations
• Aerosmith - Hit singles
• Aerosmith - Aerosmith and Arrowsmith
• Aerosmith - Miscellaneous

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Pixies are an alternative rock music group. They formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1986 and disbanded in 1993, then reunited in 2004. Pixies found only modest success in their home, the United States, but were significantly more successful in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in Europe. Black Francis a.k.a. Frank Black (real name Charles Thompson) (vocals, guitar), Joey Santiago (lead guitar), Kim Deal (bass guitar, vocals), and David Lovering (drums) have been the group's conti ...

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• Pixies - History
• Pixies - The albums
• Pixies - After the breakup
• Pixies - Reunion
• Pixies - Discography
• Pixies - Studio Albums
• Pixies - Compilations and tributes
• Pixies - Tributes to the Pixies
• Pixies - Singles
• Pixies - Samples
• Pixies - Trivia

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The Dead Kennedys were a punk rock band from San Francisco, California. Attacking assumptions of the political left and right with humor, their music mixed the more experimental elements of English punk with the energy of the American punk scene. Lead singer Jello Biafra was also responsible for releasing many other punk and alternative bands on his Alternative Tentacles record label. Dead Kennedys - History. The Dead Kennedys formed in June 1978, after guitarist East Bay Ray advertised for ba ...

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• Dead Kennedys - History
• Dead Kennedys - Internal conflicts
• Dead Kennedys - Reformation
• Dead Kennedys - Lyrical stance
• Dead Kennedys - Members
• Dead Kennedys - Discography
• Dead Kennedys - Studio albums
• Dead Kennedys - Live albums
• Dead Kennedys - Compilation albums
• Dead Kennedys - EPs
• Dead Kennedys - Singles
• Dead Kennedys - Videos

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XTC is an influential pop rock band from Swindon, England. XTC - History. XTC - The early years 1972–77. First coming together in 1972, the core duo of Andy Partridge (guitars, vocals) and Colin Moulding (bass, vocals) went through numerous band names (including The Helium Kidz and Star Park) over the next five years. Drawing influence from the New York Dolls and the emerging New York punk scene, they played glam rock with homemade costumes and slowly built up a following. Dru ...

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• XTC - History
• XTC - The early years 1972–77
• XTC - The touring years 1977–82
• XTC - The studio years 1982–1992
• XTC - Going independent 1992–present
• XTC - Discography
• XTC - Albums
• XTC - The Dukes of Stratosphear
• XTC - Singles & EPs
• XTC - Compilations
• XTC - Other notes
• XTC - Related artists and collaborations

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Blur is the name of a British rock band. Originally called Seymour, Blur formed in London in 1989 from the remnants of a band called Circus. Vocalist/keyboardist Damon Albarn, guitarist/backing vocalist Graham Coxon and drummer Dave Rowntree, with bassist Alex James joining the lineup. Blur - History. Blur - Roots and Influence. Blur were one of the British bands who appeared in the wake of the Stone Roses's eponymous album, mixing psychedelic pop rock with very loud guit ...

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• Blur - History
• Blur - Roots and Influence
• Blur - Breakthrough and rising to success 1991-1993
• Blur - Britpop and the Height of Fame 1994-1998
• Blur - Post Britpop 1999-present
• Blur - Music
• Blur - Discography
• Blur - Studio Albums
• Blur - Compilations & Live Albums and Box Sets
• Blur - Fanclub CDs
• Blur - Samples

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Collective Soul is an alternative rock or post-grunge band from Stockbridge, Georgia, USA. Throughout the 1990s and into the 2000s, they enjoyed moderate popularity on alternative and mainstream rock radio, as they created hook-laden melodies on top of crunchy guitar riffs reminiscent of classic rock bands from the '70s and '80s. Lead singer Ed Roland cites Elton John, The Cars, The Beatles as the band's main influences. Collective Soul was one of the most successful bands among the mid-1990s rock scene. They had 19 different s ...

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• Collective Soul - History
• Collective Soul - Current Members
• Collective Soul - Former Members
• Collective Soul - Discography
• Collective Soul - Studio albums
• Collective Soul - Compilations
• Collective Soul - DVDs/Videos
• Collective Soul - Singles
• Collective Soul - Billboard Hot 100
• Collective Soul - Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart #1 Hits
• Collective Soul - Music Videos

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Eagles are an American rock music group that originally came together in Los Angeles, California in the early 1970s. Eagles - Overview. Their early music was a hybrid of country and bluegrass instrumentation grafted onto the harmonies of California surfer rock, producing tender ballads and soft top-down country-flavored pop-rock about relationships, cars, and the wandering life. The originators of this genre were gifted singer/songwriters, among them Jackson Browne, J.D. Souther, and Warren Ze ...

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• Eagles - Overview
• Eagles - Band members
• Eagles - Founding members
• Eagles - Subsequent members
• Eagles - History
• Eagles - Success & breakup
• Eagles - Resumption
• Eagles - Discography
• Eagles - Studio albums
• Eagles - Compilations and lives
• Eagles - Hit singles

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George Ivan "Van" Morrison (born August 31, 1945) is a British singer and songwriter from Belfast, Northern Ireland. He plays a variety of instruments, including the guitar, harmonica, keyboards, and saxophone. Morrison first rose to prominence as the lead singer of the British band Them, penning their seminal 1966 hit "Gloria". A few years later, Morrison left the band for a successful solo career. Morrison has pursued an idiosyncratic musical path. Much of his music is tightly structured around the conventions of Ameri ...

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• Van Morrison - History
• Van Morrison - Early History
• Van Morrison - 1960s
• Van Morrison - 1970s
• Van Morrison - 1980s
• Van Morrison - 1990s
• Van Morrison - 2000s
• Van Morrison - Influence
• Van Morrison - Awards and Recognition
• Van Morrison - Discography
• Van Morrison - Albums
• Van Morrison - Compilations
• Van Morrison - Selected Singles
• Van Morrison - See Also

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Black Flag was a hardcore punk group formed in 1976 in southern California, largely as the brainchild of Greg Ginn, guitarist, primary songwriter and sole continuous member through multiple personnel changes. Black Flag forged a unique sound early on that mixed the raw simplicity of The Ramones with atonal and microtonal guitar solos and frequent tempo shifts. Over this could be heard lyrics—mostly written by Ginn—about isolation, neurosis and paranoia, themes which did not disappear when Henry Rollins took on the role of lead singer in 1981. Most of the band's materia ...

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• Black Flag band - History
• Black Flag band - Early History
• Black Flag band - Rollins Joins
• Black Flag band - Legacy
• Black Flag band - Lineups
• Black Flag band - Discography
• Black Flag band - Studio albums
• Black Flag band - Live albums
• Black Flag band - Compilation albums
• Black Flag band - Singles
• Black Flag band - Studio EPs
• Black Flag band - Live EPs
• Black Flag band - Reference

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Ada is a structured, statically typed imperative computer programming language designed by a team led by Jean Ichbiah of CII Honeywell Bull during 1977–1983. It addresses many of the same tasks as C or C++, but with the type-safety of a language like Java. (Some cite Ada as an influence on Java.) Ada was named after Ada Lovelace, often credited as the first computer programmer. Ada programming language - Features. Ada was originally targeted at embedded and real-time systems, and is still commonly used fo ...

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• Ada programming language - Features
• Ada programming language - History
• Ada programming language - Hello world! in Ada
• Ada programming language - The Ariane 5 failure
• Ada programming language - Online tutorials
• Ada programming language - Organizations
• Ada programming language - Compilers
• Ada programming language - Tools
• Ada programming language - Related programming languages
• Ada programming language - Related topics
• Ada programming language - Ada Wikis
• Ada programming language - General Info
• Ada programming language - Tutorials
• Ada programming language - Projects

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Bookseller and publisher George Thomason (d. 1666), who maintained a shop in the churchyard of St. Paul's Cathedral in London, methodically collected and preserved the works over two decades. The tracts consist of a broad range of writings, including sermons, songs, political speeches, debates, opinions, jokes, gossip, news reports, descriptions of the trial and execution of Charles I, accounts of Civil War battles, reports from Parliament, and several regularly appearing publications that historians consider the forebears of modern newspapers. Thomason's collection represents approximat ...

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Thomason Tracts, Thomason Tracts - Compilation and history of the collection, Thomason Tracts - The Thomason Tracts today, Thomason Tracts - Resources

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Poison Idea was formed in 1980 by vocalist Jerry A. (aka Jerry Lang). The initial lineup consisted of Jerry A., Tom “Pig Champion” Roberts (guitar), Glen Estes (bass), and Dean Johnson (drums). Inspired by Black Flag and other early Southern California hardcore acts, they were further influenced by Discharge and Los Angeles's the Germs. Germs singer Darby Crashwas a strong influence on singer Jerry A.—vocally, lyrically, and philosophically—was monumental, and Poison Idea foll ...

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Poison Idea, Poison Idea - History, Poison Idea - Discography, Poison Idea - Compilation appearances

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