Code Generation in Action

Part I. Code generation fundamentals

Part I lays the foundation for understanding code generation techniques and their applications. We cover the various types of code generators and provide simple examples that illustrate their construction and use. We also examine the important, and often overlooked, cultural and procedural aspects of code generation.

In part II, we provide code generation solutions to common software engineering tasks, such as establishing database access layers, developing user interfaces, and creating unit test systems. Part I gives you the background you need to get the most out of the solutions chapters in part II.