Writing a compiler is like anything else, it's a lot easier when you've done it. If you want to try out compiler writing, use (or invent) a simple toy language

Writing a compiler is like anything else, it's a lot easier when you've done it. If you want to try out compiler writing, use (or invent) a simple toy language and write a compiler for it, in your favourite implementation language. Once you've done that, it'll all seem a lot simpler.