Practice Example of Simple Register Allocation with TAC to Assembly (Conceptual x86-like) - 8.2.1.3 | Module 8: Code Generation - Building the Machine's Instructions | Compiler Design /Construction
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does TAC stand for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the number of addresses it uses in its instructions.

Question 2

Easy

What is register spilling?

πŸ’‘ Hint: What happens when you run out of space?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of register allocation?

  • To execute higher-level operations
  • To manage memory efficiently
  • To assign CPU registers to variables

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens when managing limited storage space.

Question 2

True or False: TAC can execute complex multi-variable operations without breaking them down.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how code is structured in this format.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a TAC sequence for calculating result = a + (b * c) using registers, demonstrate the assembly code while managing register allocation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Break it down step by step and think about how to reuse registers efficiently.

Question 2

How would you handle a situation where all CPU registers are occupied when processing a series of variables?

πŸ’‘ Hint: What strategies can help manage occupied registers without slowing performance?

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