Principles of programming language processors. Discussion and evaluation of current implementation techniques including the applicable theory. Topics include lexical scanners, parsers, code generation, and optimization. There will be a major laboratory project in compiler writing. Evaluation will be based primarily on problem assignments, projects, and exams. Prerequisite: Computer Science 237. Corequisite or Prerequisite: Computer Science 361. Computer Science 334 is recommended. Expected enrollment: 20. PROJECT COURSE.

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