Macro Processor for HP 2100A Assembler

Abstract

<p>A Macro Processor is implemented in PILOT (Purdue International Language for Writing Operating systems and Translators) for HP 2100A DOS-M Assembler. The Macro Processor has the capability to handle Macro calls within macros, Macro definitions within other Macro definitions, conditional Macro expansion and the string operation of canatenation. A simple set of Macros for Fundamental Structured programming constructs is provided. The project also demonstrates, how an Intermediate-level language like PILOT can be used to implement system software. Experiments with a new programming philosophy for the writing of structured programs are also described.</p>