This course is part of the B.E. Computer Science Engineering curriculum under Anna University Regulation 2021. The knowledge from this course continues to be actively applied in professional software development.
Semester 5 (Third Year)
4 Credits
60 Lecture Hours
Course Overview
UniversityAnna University
Regulation2021
Semester5
Credits4
TypeCore
Units5
Course Objectives
1
To understand the design of lexical analyzers
2
To learn syntax analysis techniques
3
To understand syntax directed translation
4
To learn about runtime environments and code generation
5
To understand code optimization techniques
Syllabus
Detailed unit-wise breakdown of the course curriculum as per Anna University Regulation 2021.
1
INTRODUCTION TO COMPILERS & LEXICAL ANALYSIS
12 Hours
Introduction to TranslatorsCompilation and InterpretationLanguage processorsPhases of CompilerRole of Lexical AnalyzerInput BufferingSpecification of TokensRecognition of TokensFinite AutomataRegular Expressions to AutomataNFA, DFAMinimizing DFALex tool
2
SYNTAX ANALYSIS
12 Hours
Role of ParserGrammars and Context-free grammarsWriting a grammarTop Down ParsingRecursive Descent ParserPredictive Parser LL(1)Shift Reduce ParserLR Parser – LR(0) ItemSLR Parsing TableLALR ParserError Handling and RecoveryYACC tool
3
SYNTAX DIRECTED TRANSLATION & INTERMEDIATE CODE
12 Hours
Syntax directed DefinitionsConstruction of Syntax TreeBottom-up EvaluationS-Attribute DefinitionsDesign of predictive translatorType SystemsType Checker specificationType EquivalenceType ConversionsSyntax TreeThree Address CodeBack patching
Principal Sources of OptimizationPeep-hole optimizationDAG representationOptimization of Basic BlocksGlobal Data Flow AnalysisEfficient Data Flow AlgorithmsRecent trends in Compiler Design
Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
CO1
Design and implement lexical analyzers
CO2
Construct parsers using various techniques
CO3
Implement syntax directed translation
CO4
Generate intermediate and target code
CO5
Apply code optimization techniques
Industry Application & Relevance
How the concepts learned in this course are applied in real-world software development projects across Banking, Healthcare, and Enterprise domains over 20+ years of experience.
Professional Application
Code parsing, DSL development, transpilers
Textbooks & References
Textbooks
Alfred V. Aho et al., 'Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools', Pearson
Keith Cooper, Linda Torczon, 'Engineering a Compiler', Morgan Kaufmann
Reference Books
Andrew W. Appel, 'Modern Compiler Implementation in C', Cambridge University Press
Charles N. Fischer et al., 'Crafting a Compiler', Pearson
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