A FORTH compiler tutorial in x86 asm (2009)
This text introduces a tutorial and compiler for FORTH, a minimalist programming language known for creating complete operating systems in a few thousand lines. It covers FORTH's structure, direct threaded code, setup on Linux, and additional learning resources.
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This text provides a tutorial and compiler for FORTH, a low-level programming language. FORTH is highlighted for its minimalism and the ability to write a complete operating system in a few thousand lines of code. The tutorial emphasizes understanding how FORTH is written to use it effectively. It explains the dictionary structure for storing words and the concept of redefining words. The tutorial delves into direct threaded code, a crucial aspect of FORTH, where functions are called without arguments. The text also includes instructions for setting up and assembling the FORTH compiler on Linux systems. It references other resources for learning FORTH and acknowledges the influence of other FORTH implementations. The tutorial aims to help programmers grasp the unique features and capabilities of FORTH for efficient and flexible programming.
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