Practice Example Walkthrough: Parsing a + b with Shift-Reduce - 6.2.1.1 | Module 3: Syntax Analysis (Parsing) | Compiler Design /Construction
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6.2.1.1 - Example Walkthrough: Parsing a + b with Shift-Reduce

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of the Shift action in parsing?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the parser manages incoming tokens.

Question 2

Easy

What happens when the parser performs a Reduce?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how these actions simplify the stack.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does the Shift action do in parsing?

  • Moves the next token to the stack
  • Replaces symbols on the stack
  • Confirms syntax is correct

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the parser collects tokens.

Question 2

Reduce actions replace sequences with what?

  • Terminals
  • Start symbols
  • Non-terminals

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what represents a complete structure in parsing.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Using the grammar E -> E + E | ID, demonstrate how '5 + 3 + 7' would be parsed step by step, showing each state of the stack.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Try to visualize how each shift and reduction changes the stack.

Question 2

Explain how ambiguity in grammar could affect Shift-Reduce parsing and provide an alternative solution.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how precedence can clarify operator order.

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