Kickstart Compiler Design Fundamentals

Unveiling Compiler Secrets from Source to Execution.

Key Features

● Master compiler fundamentals, from lexical analysis to advanced optimization techniques.

● Reinforce concepts with practical exercises, projects, and real-world case studies.

● Explore LLVM, GCC, and industry-standard optimization methods for efficient code generation.

Book Description

Compilers are the backbone of modern computing, enabling programming languages to power everything from web applications to high-performance systems. Kickstart Compiler Design Fundamentals is the perfect starting point for anyone eager to explore the world of compiler construction.

This book takes a structured, beginner-friendly approach to demystifying core topics such as lexical analysis, syntax parsing, semantic analysis, and code optimization. The chapters follow a progressive learning path, beginning with the basics of function calls, memory management, and instruction selection. As you advance, you’ll dive into machine-independent optimizations, register allocation, instruction-level parallelism, and data flow analysis. You’ll also explore loop transformations, peephole optimization, and cutting-edge compiler techniques used in real-world frameworks like LLVM and GCC. Each concept is reinforced with hands-on exercises, practical examples, and real-world applications.

What you will learn

● Understand core compiler design principles and their real-world applications.

● Master lexical analysis, syntax parsing, and semantic processing techniques.

● Optimize code using advanced loop transformations and peephole strategies.