Module 02578 (2002)

Syllabus page 2002/2003

06-02578
Compilers & Languages
Level 3/H

hxt
10 credits in Semester 1

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Outline

The course describes the structure of a typical compiler. The phases of compilation, from lexical analysis to code generation and simple optimisation, and the main techniques used in each phase will be covered. Some modern developments will be discussed.

Aims

The aims of this module are to:

  • give an overview of issues and techniques in compilation of high-level programming languages

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to: Assessed by:
1 appreciate the problems faced by the compiler in the various phases of compilation Examination and continuous assessment
2 know the formalisms and apply the techniques that are used in compiler construction Examination and continuous assessment

Restrictions, Prerequisites and Corequisites

Restrictions:

None

Prerequisites:

06-05934 (Models of Computation)

Co-requisites:

None

Teaching

Teaching Methods:

2 hrs/week

Contact Hours:

24

Assessment

  • Supplementary (where allowed): As the sessional assessment
  • 2 hr examination (80%), continuous assessment (20%).

Recommended Books

TitleAuthor(s)Publisher, Date
Modern Compiler DesignDick Grune, Henri E. Bal, Ceriel J.H. Jacobs and Koen Langendoen2000

Detailed Syllabus

  1. Introduction: phases of compilation
  2. Lexical analysis and regular expressions
  3. Parsing:
    • Context-free grammars
    • Top-down parsing
    • Bottom-up parsing
  4. Attribute Grammars
  5. Intermediate code
  6. Memory management
    • Memory management with explict deallocation
    • Garbage collection
  7. Compiling imperative programs
    • Context handling
    • Data representation
    • Procedures and activation records
    • Control flow

Last updated: 5 September 2002

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