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+# Essentials of Compilation
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+A book about compiling Racket to x86-64 assembly
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+**Generating the book**
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+To generate the book (`book.pdf`), run the `make` command (assuming you have a full install of TeX Live).
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+**Related resources**
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+* [IU Compiler Course Webpage](https://iucompilercourse.github.io/IU-P423-P523-E313-E513-Fall-2020/)
+* [Public Student Support Code](https://github.com/IUCompilerCourse/public-student-support-code)