Introduction to the Compiler Design

Compiler Design

• Programming languages are used to instruct user ideas to the computer
• computer can't understand natural language, i.e. it can understand only binary / machine language (0's and 1's)
• language translator is a system software that converts a code from one form of a language to another form of language

Example: Compilers, Interpreters and Assemblers

• Compiler is a program which takes one language (source program) as input and translates it into an equivalent another language(target program)

"Only a few people will ever write their own compiler. so why bother?"

• It provides better understanding of and appreciation for programming languages
• An experienced computer professional knows about high-level programming and hardware. Both are connected by the compiler
• Understanding the techniques of compilation is essential for a better understanding of how programming languages and computer interact together
• Many applications contain little languages for customization and flexible control. So, compiler techniques are essential to design and implement these extension languages in proper manner
• Compiler techniques are useful for reading, manipulating and writing data

How is it Linked with other Subjects of Engineering?

• Automata Theory, the subject in which we study Formal Languages and Automata Theory, plays a major role in Compiler Design
• In the Process of Lexical Analysis, programs are broken into tokens which are recognized through automata theory
• Automata and Compiler Design is a subject which is a combination of Formal Languages and Compiler Design

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About Data Sciences by Venu

Hi, My name is Venugopala Chary and I'm Currently working as Associate Professor in Reputed Engineerng College, Hyderabad. I have B.Tech and M.tech in regular from JNTU Hyderabad. I have 11 Years of Teaching Experience for both B.Tech and M.Tech Courses.