Teaching compilers backwards?

Andy Gill <andy@galois.com>
23 Sep 2003 12:56:15 -0400

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From: Andy Gill <andy@galois.com>
Newsgroups: comp.compilers
Date: 23 Sep 2003 12:56:15 -0400
Organization: Galois Connections
Keywords: courses, question
Posted-Date: 23 Sep 2003 12:56:15 EDT

Has anyone ever taught compilers backwards? How did it work out?


Traditionally, a compiler class starts with lexing, and flows downstream
towards register allocation and assembly language generation.


I am considering starting a compiler class with assembly language exercises,
and having the students build a small compiler from the back, forward.


Can anyone offer any advice about how this might work out?


Andy Gill
Adjunct at OHSU/OGI

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