BCPL is a simple systems programming language with a portable compiler that has been implemented on many machines from large mainframes to mini computers and microprocessors. The book provides an introduction to the language, paying particular attention t
Foreword; 1. The BCPL philosophy; 2. The main features of BCPL; 3. Advanced facilities; 4. The library, language extensions, and machine independence; 5. Debugging and error handling; 6. The BCPL lexical and syntax analyser; 7. Computer portability; 8. L