How to compile a compiler? [Bootstrapping]

In this article, we will learn the process and types of bootstrapping. Bootstrapping involves using compilers to compile other compilers or themselves.

Table of contents.Introduction.Full bootstrap.Using an interpreter.Incremental bootstrapping.Summary.References.Prerequisites.

Bootstraping a compiler

Introduction.

The idea of bootstrapping involves using compilers to compile compilers or themselves. For this, we need a solid foundation or a machine that we will use to run compilers on....