GPA

3.53

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This course presents the concepts needed to efficiently design and implement translators. Basic compiler/translation theory and technology are briefly reviewed, after which the course focuses on software tools for the automatic construction of translators, as well as more complex concepts involving the construction of compiler symbol tables, etc. Using C on ECN UNIX, each student will construct a simple lexical-recognizer generator, parser generator, and code-generator generator. Basic understanding of compilers and proficiency in C language required.

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