COMP 520. Compiler Design.

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COMP 520
Compiler Design.
Credits: 4
Offered by: Computer Science (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

The structure of a compiler. Lexical analysis. Parsing techniques. Syntax directed translation. Run-time implementation of various programming language constructs. Introduction to code generation for an idealized machine. Students will implement parts of a compiler.
  • Prerequisites: COMP 273 and COMP 302
  • 3 hours, 1 hour consultation
  • Prerequisites: COMP 273 and COMP 302

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