Compiler Design Gate Smashers Jun 2026

Briefly explain the six phases of a compiler and their primary functions. Left Recursion:

Build the parse tree from the root (start symbol) down to the leaves. Examples include LL(1) parsers. You must learn how to calculate FIRST and FOLLOW sets.

Transforms the intermediate code to make it run faster and consume fewer computational resources (memory and power) without altering its output. compiler design gate smashers

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A sequence of consecutive execution statements with a single entry point at the start and a single exit point at the end. It contains no internal branching statements. Briefly explain the six phases of a compiler

Three-address code, quadruples, triples.

┌───────────────┐ │ Parsers │ └───────┬───────┘ │ ┌─────────────────┴─────────────────┐ ▼ ▼ ┌───────────────────────┐ ┌───────────────────────┐ │ Top-Down Parsers │ │ Bottom-Up Parsers │ └───────────┬───────────┘ └───────────┬───────────┘ │ │ ┌─────┴─────┐ ┌─────┴─────┐ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ [ LL(1) ] [ Recursive [ LR(0) ] [ SLR(1) ] Descent ] ▼ ▼ [ LALR(1) ] [ CLR(1) ] 1. Top-Down Parsers You must learn how to calculate FIRST and FOLLOW sets

Syntax-Directed Translation (SDT), Attribute Grammars. 4. Intermediate Code Generator

Checks the parse tree for semantic errors. It ensures type compatibility, performs type checking, and verifies that identifiers are declared before use.

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