Practice Generating a Parser using a Parser Generator such as YACC/Bison - 6.5 | Module 3: Syntax Analysis (Parsing) | Compiler Design /Construction
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6.5 - Generating a Parser using a Parser Generator such as YACC/Bison

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does YACC stand for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the main functionality it serves.

Question 2

Easy

List one benefit of using parser generators like YACC/Bison.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider why automation is essential in such processes.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is the main purpose of a parser generator?

  • To write code manually
  • To automate parser construction
  • To only generate token definitions

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the role of automation in improving efficiency.

Question 2

True or False: Bison is the original version of YACC.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the relationships between YACC and Bison.

Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Draft a simple grammar specification for a calculator that can handle addition and subtraction using YACC/Bison format.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the expressions you want the calculator to handle.

Question 2

Discuss how ambiguities could be resolved in a grammar designed for a programming language using YACC/Bison.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall discussions about operator precedence and common rules.

Challenge and get performance evaluation