For computer science students, particularly those in their third or fourth year of engineering, is often viewed as one of the most intellectually challenging yet rewarding subjects. It bridges the gap between high-level programming languages and machine-level code. Among the plethora of textbooks available in the Indian academic circuit, one name stands out for its simplicity and exam-oriented approach: A.A. Puntambekar .

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Specifically Shift-Reduce and Operator Precedence parsing.

If you cannot afford it, most college libraries have 5–10 copies of Puntambekar. Photocopying one chapter (which is legal under "fair use" in India) is better than downloading a full illegal PDF.

As of 2025, the price ranges from ₹275 to ₹450 depending on the seller (Amazon, Flipkart, or local bookstore). That is roughly the cost of two pizzas. Consider buying a used copy from a senior for ₹150.

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