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CSBB 351 Assignment

The document outlines an assignment for a Compiler Design course, covering various topics such as the definition of a compiler, differences between compilers and interpreters, and the components of a compiler. It also discusses the pros and cons of compiler design for RISC versus CISC machines, the utility of cross-compilers, and the challenges faced in compiler design. Additionally, it prompts students to analyze the features of a standard compiler and debate the effectiveness of human versus automated program optimization.

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CSBB 351 Assignment

The document outlines an assignment for a Compiler Design course, covering various topics such as the definition of a compiler, differences between compilers and interpreters, and the components of a compiler. It also discusses the pros and cons of compiler design for RISC versus CISC machines, the utility of cross-compilers, and the challenges faced in compiler design. Additionally, it prompts students to analyze the features of a standard compiler and debate the effectiveness of human versus automated program optimization.

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CSBB 351: Compiler Design

B.Tech CSE (3rd year)


Assignment (UNIT -1)

1.1 What is a compiler?


1.2 Distinguish between compiler and interpreter bringing out clearly the
situations in which each of them is more suitable than the other.
1.3 Diagram the likely components of a compiler and describe their roles.
1.4 A RISC processor has smaller number of instructions and more number
of registers than a CISC machine. Describe the pros and cons of compiler
design targeted to a RISC machine as compared to a CISC machine.
1.5 A cross-compiler is one that runs on a machine to generate target code
for another machine. Identify a few cases where such a cross-compiler will
be useful.
1.6 Explain why a system may have several compilers but normally has a
single linker.
1.7 Discuss the challenges in compiler design.
1.8 Study the features of any standard compiler available in your computer
system.
1.9 Which type of compiler is better-one running slowly but producing
optimized code and another one running very fast but producing
unoptimized code?
1.10 Can human being optimize a program better than an automated
compiler? Justify your answer.

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