The design of relatively machine-independent code generators

Two complementary approaches were investigated. In the first approach software design techniques were used to design the structure of a code generator for Halmat. The major result was the development of an intermediate code form known as 7UP. The second approach viewed the problem as one in providing a tool to the code generator programmer. The major result was the development of a non-procedural, problem oriented language known as CGGL (Code Generator Generator Language).