Teaching compiler construction using a domain specific language

Authors:
Tyson R. Henry
Affiliations:
California State University, Chico, Chico, CA
Venue:
Proceedings of the 36th SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer science education
Year:
2005

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Abstract

Building a compiler for a domain specific language (a language designed for a specific problem domain) can engage students more than traditional compiler course projects. Most students feel that compiler courses are irrelevant because they are not likely to get a job writing compilers[2]. However, the technologies used to construct a compiler are widely applicable [2,5]. Using a domain specific language demonstrates to students the wide applicability of compiler construction techniques. This paper presents the results of using a domain specific language in an upper division compiler course.