Semantic preserving language conversion by simple pattern matching

Abstract

This paper describes a scheme for language conversion, i.e. the transformation of a program written in one language into an equivalent program written in another language. The internal representation used in this scheme holds responsible for a very simple transformation process. Further, the internal representation can be used for other reengineering tasks, like program understanding or restructuring. The internal representation is therefore recommended as the representation base of a CARE tool.