Abstract
This chapter discusses pragmatic issues in setting up a compiler environment for embedded systems. While the techniques presented in Chapter 2 form the basis of a compiler system such as the examples in Chapter 3, many other factors must be brought into consideration for a usable development environment. These factors may include:
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Language support: What ingredients of a programming language should be provided to the user?
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Embedded architecture constraints: What facilities should be provided to the user to control the specialized architecture?
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Coding style: What abstraction of coding style should be supported? What are the trade-offs?
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Validation: What level of confidence will be provided with a retargeted compiler?
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Source-level debugging: How does debugging on the host fit in with debugging on the target?
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Liem, C. (1997). Practical Issues in Compiler Design for Embedded Processors. In: Retargetable Compilers for Embedded Core Processors. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-6422-2_4
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