Design objectives for high level microprogramming languages
Kamran Malik, Ted G. Lewis · ACM SIGMICRO newsletter/SIGMICRO newsletter/SIGMICRO, TCMICRO newsletter · 1978
The primitive operations of a high level language for producing emulators is shown to include special purpose features specific to virtual machine implementation. A Hierarchy of data types, short reliable language constructs, and control structures that minimize emulator complexity are suggested by a goal-directed, structured design methodology. In addition, structural “clues” generated by the language compiler assist in producing portable, yet efficient horizontal micro code for partially-encoded host architectures.