1465	 Program Translation Viewed as a General Data Processing Problem	 Efficiency dictates that the overall effectiveness of a compiler be increased by all means available. For a compiler to have a substantial useful life it needs a clear logical structure reliability and sound data processing techniques. A compiler must be based on fixed conventions to preserve efficiency and reliability empty options and default conventions violate this dictum. Use of structure to associate various parts of a program and economy of features promote clarity and reliability.
