Compiler Design: Principles, Techniques and Tools

🚀 Course Title: Compiler Design: Principles, Techniques, and Tools

🎓 Headline: Unveiling the Principles of Compiler Design

Course Objectives:

• Learn the Fundamentals: Introduce the major concepts of language translation and compiler design, providing you with practical skills to construct a compiler.

• Master the Phases of Compilation: Topics include an in-depth understanding of the different phases of a compiler, parsing, syntax-directed translation, type checking, symbol table usage, code optimization techniques, intermediate code generation, code generation, and data flow analysis.

Course Outcomes:

• Compiler Design Mastery: Demonstrate your ability to design a compiler given a set of language features.

• Lexical Analysis Expertise: Gain knowledge of patterns, tokens, and regular expressions for lexical analysis.

• Tool Proficiency: Acquire skills in using the Lex and Yacc tools to develop a scanner and parser effectively.

• Parser Design: Learn to design both LL and LR parsers with confidence.

• Code Optimization Skills: Understand and apply algorithms for code optimization to enhance program performance.

• Machine Code Generation: Master the skills required for designing algorithms to generate machine code efficiently.

Syllabus:

Module I: Introduction & Language Basics

• Understanding Compilers: Explore the structure of a compiler and the science behind building one.

• Lexical Analysis Fundamentals: Delve into the role of lexical analyzers, token recognition, and optimization techniques for pattern matching in DFAs.

Module II: Syntax Analysis

• Grammar & Parsing: Explore context-free grammars, writing effective grammars, and the intricacies of top-down and bottom-up parsing.

• LR Parsing Deep Dive: Get to grips with the complexities of LR parsers and the use of parser generators in ambiguous grammars.

Module III: Syntax-Directed Translation

• Syntax-Directed Translation Concepts: Learn about syntax-directed definitions, evaluation orders, applications, and implementing L-attributed SDDs.

• Intermediate Code Generation Techniques: Understand the construction of syntax trees, three-address code, type checking, and intermediate code representation.

Module IV: Run-Time Environments & Code Generation

• Run-Time Environment Management: Grasp stack allocation, non-local data access on the stack, heap management, and garbage collection introductions.

• Advanced Code Generation: Learn about designing a code generator, addressing issues in the target language, and implementing basic blocks, flow graphs, and optimization techniques like peephole optimization and register allocation.

Module V: Machine-Independent Optimization & Final Concepts

• Optimization Techniques: Discover the principal sources of optimization and the foundations of data-flow analysis.

• Data-Flow Analysis Applications: Explore constant propagation, partial redundancy elimination, and optimizations within loop constructs in flow graphs.

Reference Material:

• "Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools": This seminal text by Alfred V. Aho, Monica S. Lam, Ravi Sethi, and Jeffrey D. Ullman serves as the primary reference for this course, providing a comprehensive understanding of compiler design principles and techniques.

Embark on a journey through the fascinating world of compiler design with Prof. R. Madana Mohan's "Compiler Design: Principles, Techniques, and Tools" course. Dive into the mechanics of programming languages, master lexical and syntax analysis, and explore the art of code generation and optimization. This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to construct efficient compilers from scratch, preparing you for a deep dive into language processing and software systems development. 🔍👩‍💻🚀