Learn BCPL with Real Code Examples

Implementing a simple text-based calculator

Manipulating arrays and strings

Writing a small interpreter or compiler

Building a basic OS kernel prototype

Creating utilities for embedded systems

Check procedure calls for correct word usage

Verify array and pointer indexing

Debug string manipulations carefully

Ensure correct linkage of modules

Test runtime library functions

Test procedures independently

Check array and string manipulations

Validate control flow correctness

Debug memory and pointer usage

Compare program output to expected results

Compile to native machine code

Run using interpreter

Distribute source files for educational use

Archive for historical study

Use in embedded systems with simple runtime

BCPL compiler (Chipmunk, OBCPL)

Text editors for source code

Debugger tools (platform-dependent)

Runtime libraries for I/O and system calls

Historical BCPL documentation and examples

Low-level hardware programming

Compiler construction projects

Early OS development

Embedded systems prototypes

Teaching programming language design

Use descriptive procedure names

Organize code into clear procedures

Minimize global variables

Document word-based data usage

Regularly test program functionality

Manage memory manually

Avoid pointer and array errors

Maintain program correctness without type checking

Link multiple modules correctly

Understand historical constraints of early languages