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The implementation of case statements in Pascal
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-25, 22:09 authored by Sale, AHJThis paper examines the probable implementations of the case statement in Pascal, and analyses their consequences. A particular implementation for the Burroughs B6700/7700 series illustrates the necessary investigations. The techniques, though not new, are brought together to serve as a stimulus to improving the implementation of case-statements in other compilers for Pascal, and to provide ideas for implementers. The architectural limitations of even high-level computers in implementing the case statement are briefly discussed.
History
Publication title
Software - Practice and ExperienceVolume
11Pagination
929-942Publisher
John Wiley & Sons LtdPublication status
- Published
Repository Status
- Open