Code Generation - Building the Machine's Instructions - Compiler Design /Construction
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Code Generation - Building the Machine's Instructions

Code Generation - Building the Machine's Instructions

The process of code generation marks the final stage of the compilation process, converting intermediate representations such as Three-Address Code (TAC) into machine-specific instructions that a CPU can execute. Key tasks in this phase include register allocation and instruction selection, which optimize the efficiency of the generated code. Simple strategies for managing these tasks enable effective translation from high-level constructs to machine language, forming the foundation of robust program execution.

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  1. 8
    Module 8: Code Generation - Building The Machine's Instructions

    This module covers the process of code generation in compilers, converting...

  2. 8.1
    The Input: Three-Address Code (Tac) - The Universal Blueprint For Execution

    **Three-Address Code (TAC)** is a crucial **Intermediate Representation...

  3. 8.1.1
    Defining Characteristics Of Tac

    This section discusses the characteristics of Three-Address Code (TAC) as an...

  4. 8.1.2
    Why Tac Is The Ideal Input For Code Generation

    This section discusses the advantages of using Three-Address Code (TAC) as...

  5. 8.1.3
    Illustrative Example: High-Level Code To Three-Address Code

    This section discusses the importance of Three-Address Code (TAC) as an...

  6. 8.2
    The Core Tasks Of Code Generation: Translating To Machine Language

    This section discusses the essential processes of code generation, focusing...

  7. 8.2.1
    Register Allocation: Managing The Cpu's Elite Storage

    This section focuses on the importance of register allocation in code...

  8. 8.2.1.1
    Challenges And Simple Strategies In Register Allocation

    This section explores the critical role of register allocation in code...

  9. 8.2.1.2
    Simple Register Allocation Strategy For Tac

    This section introduces a straightforward register allocation strategy used...

  10. 8.2.1.3
    Example Of Simple Register Allocation With Tac To Assembly (Conceptual X86-Like)

    This section illustrates the process of translating Three-Address Code (TAC)...

  11. 8.2.2
    Instruction Selection: Choosing The Right Cpu Commands

    Instruction selection is the process of translating intermediate...

  12. 8.2.2.1
    Key Factors Guiding Instruction Selection

    Instruction selection is the process of converting Three-Address Code into...

  13. 8.2.2.2
    Simple Instruction Selection (Direct Mapping Example)

    This section discusses the process of instruction selection during code...

  14. 8.2.3
    Integrated Example Of Code Generation (Putting It All Together For The If Statement)

    This section illustrates the code generation process by translating...

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