Compiler Construction | Programming Language Design | University of Washington

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Dive into the fundamentals of compiler design and implementation with CSEP 501 at the University of Washington. Build a compiler for a subset of Java and gain valuable skills for software engineering and language research.

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Introduction

CSEP 501 is a course on compiler construction at the University of Washington. The course covers the fundamental concepts and techniques used in the design and implementation of compilers.

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Highlights

  • Covers the entire process of compiler construction, including lexical analysis, parsing, intermediate representation, code generation, and optimization.
  • Provides hands-on experience with building a compiler for a subset of the Java programming language (MiniJava).
  • Includes video lectures and code examples from the 2009 offering of the course.

Recommendation

This course is recommended for students interested in the inner workings of programming languages and the tools used to translate high-level code into machine-executable form. It provides a solid foundation in compiler design and implementation, which is valuable for anyone pursuing a career in software engineering, language design, or programming language research.

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