Practice Intermediate Code Generation (3.4) - Introduction to Compilers
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Intermediate Code Generation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of intermediate code?

💡 Hint: Think about the role between high-level and low-level code.

Question 2 Easy

Name one common format of intermediate code.

💡 Hint: It involves operations with at most three components.

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Question 1

What is Intermediate Code?

An architectural blueprint
A machine-independent code
A language-specific code

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of the code within compilation.

Question 2

Which of the following is a benefit of using Three-Address Code?

It is easier to debug
It enables machine-specific operations
It simplifies operations for optimization

💡 Hint: Consider the clarity it brings to operations.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a simple high-level code block, translate it into Three-Address Code format, then identify potential optimization opportunities.

💡 Hint: Look for useful constants you can simplify or eliminate operations that aren't needed.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explore how the machine independence of intermediate code can impact compiler architecture when targeting multiple devices. What are the design considerations?

💡 Hint: Consider both technical feasibility and performance implications.

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