hwxi.github.io

Fall, 2021

I am scheduled to teach BU CAS CS525 in Fall, 2021.

Title

• Compiler Design and Implementation

Overview

Compiler Design and Implementation is a course that introduces students to some basics in the design and implementation of compilers. In this course, we are to teach the theory behind various components of a compiler as well as the programming techniques involved to put the theory into practice. The chosen programming language for implementation is ATS. However, you are free to choose another programming language (preferably, one of functional style) if you so wish.

Syllabus

Logistics

• Classroom: CGS 311
• ClassTime: Mon&Wed: 2:30 – 3:45pm
• LabRoom&Time: KCB 107 Mon: 1:25 – 2:15 (only if announced ahead)
• Office Hours: Tuesday: 10-12; Wednesday: 4-5; and by appointments (Zoom)
• Zoom Links: For meetings
• Piazza Link: For discussions
• Class Repository: https://github.com/hwxi/CS525-2021-Fall

Schedule

Grading Policy

First and foremost, if you are not sure about what is being asked to do, please seek clarification on the Piazza page.

If you feel that your work is not fairly graded, please raise your concern to me ASAP. If you don’t, then I could not tell.

Prerequisites

Familiarity with programming in general:

• CS320 (Concepts of Programming Languages) or Equivalents

Reference Books

1. Modern Compiler Design and Implementation by Andrew Appel.
2. Introduction to Programming in ATS by Hongwei Xi.
3. A Crash into Functional Programming via ATS by Hongwei Xi.

Programming Languages

• ATS (this mode may be helpful if you use emacs to edit ATS source code)

• Or any other programming languages you are comfortable with.

Class Calendar

• 09/08(Mon): Lecture#01