Optimized machine-independent extended FORTRAN for minicomputer programming

Abstract

A FORTRAN compiler is being developed to aid in writing systems and application programs for minicomputers. The compiler is machine-independent in the sense that it can be made to generate code for a new machine with relatively little effort. The FORTRAN language accepted by the compiler is extended to facilitate the writing of "systems" programs. Particular emphasis is placed on optimization of the generated code for efficiency of storage utilization.