Why "Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools" is must read for CS students.
Why "Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools" (aka Dragon Book) is must read for CS students. How can knowledge from this book will be useful for the one who is not interested in compiler design. Are you asking why you should understand compilers? Here is the answer: http://steve-yegge.blogspot.com/2007/06/rich-programmer-food... I'm reading it right now.