CSCI 6480 - Theory of Compiler Design

Institution:

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Description:

The use of language theory and automata theory in the design of compilers. Syntax-directed compilers. Lexical analysis and computer implementation of finite state machines. Syntax analysis, parsing versus restructuring. Top-down and bottom-up parsing algorithms. TD(k) and LR(k) grammars. The Younges algorithm. Syntax-directed transducers. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CSCI 6050 or equivalent and knowledge of PASCAL, C, or LISP. When Offered: Offered on availability of instructor. Credit Hours: 3

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rpi.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 276-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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