Languages and Compilers

The course aims to introduce the basic concepts related to lexical and syntactical analysis, and the interpretation techniques emerging in the context of formal languages. Grammar and algorithmic aspects are addressed, both from a theoretical point of view, and with particular regard to some case studies for which practical solutions, based on standard software tools, are presented.

The students should be able to apply the concepts, techniques and tools shown in the lectures to the design and development of grammars and interpreters for simple languages. The student must fully understand and be able to discuss, with clear and appropriate language, his solutions and their possible criticalities, comparing them to other available solutions.