Learn BCPL with Real Code Examples

BCPL source code (.b files)

BCPL compiler/interpreter

Run-time library providing I/O and memory access

Optional tools for compilation and linking

Executable output or interpreted execution

Parse BCPL source code

Compile procedures and global variables

Generate machine code or interpret

Manage memory manually

Execute program with runtime support

Procedural decomposition

Word-based data manipulation

Global and local variable separation

Low-level memory operations

Structured control flow

Early compiler development

OS kernel prototypes

Embedded system utilities

Historical computing research

Academic teaching of language design

Minimalist and typeless for simplicity

Portable across hardware

Efficient compilation and execution

Procedural, structured programming

Designed for compiler and OS construction

Keep programs small and modular

Avoid excessive global variables

Use procedures for reusable code

Manage memory carefully

Optimize for target platform

Study BCPL code as precursor to C

Adapt algorithms for modern languages

Separate code into procedures carefully

Replace typeless words with typed variables in modern languages

Test translated modules thoroughly