C: Which Grammar to Use?

> I'd appreciate if you could give me some opinions on which C grammar
> is "better" than the others for building a compiler. I'm planning to
> build one for my compilers course. I have some experience using the
> K&R grammar though not for a compiler; I used it to build a C program
> database (an AST representation in a LISPish style).


With all due respect, wouldn't you learn more by examining these grammars
and using what you see to design your own? Besides, for a compilers course
it is a good idea to select a subset of the language, aiming for design
challenges rather than completeness. Later, if you wish, you can flesh
out your design, at which time you will learn how maintainable your
product is. :-)


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