Compiler Construction | University of Washington

Learn the inner workings of modern compilers and gain practical experience in compiler construction. Covers major algorithms and techniques, implemented in Java.

Introduction

Teaches understanding of how a modern compiler is structured and the major algorithms that are used to translate code from high-level to machine language. The best way to do this is to actually build a working compiler, so there will be a significant project to implement one that translates programs written in a core subset of Java into executable x86 assembly language. The compilers themselves will use scanner and parser generator tools and the default implementation language is Java.

Highlights

• Significant hands-on project to build a working compiler
• Covers major compiler algorithms and techniques
• Uses scanner and parser generator tools
• Implemented in Java

Recommendation

This course is recommended for students interested in understanding the inner workings of compilers and gaining practical experience in compiler construction. It provides a solid foundation in compiler design and implementation, which is valuable for those pursuing careers in programming languages, compilers, and software engineering.