Course Title: Compiler Construction
Course Overview:
Compiler Construction is a course that focuses on understanding the theory and practice of building compilers for programming languages. Students will learn about lexical analysis, syntax analysis, semantic analysis, code generation, and optimization techniques. The course includes hands-on projects to implement various phases of a compiler.
Course Objectives:
Understand the phases and components of a compiler.
Learn about lexical analysis and parsing techniques.
Study semantic analysis, symbol tables, and type checking.
Explore code generation and optimization strategies.
Gain practical experience in compiler design and implementation.
Develop problem-solving skills in language translation and programming language concepts.
Course Outline:
Introduction to Compilers
Definition and importance of compilers
Phases of a compiler (lexical analysis, parsing, semantic analysis, code generation, optimization)
Overview of programming language structures and grammar
Lexical Analysis
Tokenization and scanning
Regular expressions and finite automata
Lexical analyzer generator tools (e.g., Lex, Flex)
Syntax Analysis (Parsing)
Context-free grammars (CFG)
Top-down parsing techniques (LL parsing, recursive descent)
Bottom-up parsing techniques (LR parsing, LALR parsing)
Semantic Analysis
Abstract syntax trees (AST)
Type checking and type inference
Symbol tables and scope management
Intermediate Code Generation
Three-address code generation
Quadruples and syntax-directed translation
Intermediate representation (IR) languages
Code Optimization
Optimization techniques (constant folding, loop optimization, register allocation)
Control flow analysis and transformations
Data flow analysis and optimizations
Code Generation
Target machine architecture and instruction set
Instruction selection and scheduling
Back-end code generation
Compiler Front-End and Back-End
Front-end vs. back-end responsibilities
Integration of lexical analysis, parsing, and semantic analysis
Code generation and optimization in the back-end
Compiler Tools and Libraries
Compiler construction tools (Yacc, Bison)
Compiler libraries and frameworks (LLVM, GCC)
Compiler debugging and testing tools
Compiler Design Projects
Design and implementation of a simple compiler
Lexical analyzer and parser development
Semantic analysis, code generation, and optimization phases
Assessment Methods:
Compiler design and implementation projects.
Programming assignments related to compiler phases.
Quizzes and exams covering theoretical concepts and compiler techniques.
Analysis of compiler optimizations and performance improvements.
Textbook:
“Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools” by Alfred V. Aho, Monica S. Lam, Ravi Sethi, and Jeffrey D. Ullman (often referred to as the “Dragon Book”)
References:
“Engineering a Compiler” by Keith D. Cooper and Linda Torczon
Online resources and tutorials on compiler construction techniques and tools
Admission Open for this course
Contact Number: 03307615544