Compiler Design, Analysis, & Optimization
Master Compiler Construction: From Lexical Analysis to Code Optimization with Lex & Yacc
- Earn a certificate from E&ICT Academy, IIT Kanpur upon successful completion
- 30 hours of self-paced learning
- Hands-on experience with Lex & Yacc for compiler construction
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Beginner Level
Self Paced
30 Hours
What you'll learn
- Compiler Phases: Understand the complete analysis-synthesis model of compilation
- Lexical Analysis: Implement lexical analyzers using Lex and manage symbol tables
- Syntax Analysis: Build parsers using Yacc and handle context-free grammars
- Semantic Analysis: Perform type checking and manage scopes
- Code Generation: Translate intermediate representations into target code
- Optimization: Apply peephole and loop optimizations to enhance performance
- Runtime Systems: Design memory management and error handling mechanisms
Skills you'll gain
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Course Instructor

Dr. Amey Karkare
Professor at IITK
Dr. Amey Karkare is a Professor in the CSE Department at IIT Kanpur. He completed his Ph.D. from IIT Bombay in 2009 and his B.Tech. from IIT Kanpur in 1998. His areas of interest include Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Program Analysis, Compiler Optimizations, and Functional Programming. He has more than seven years of industrial experience, most of which is in Compiler Optimizations. Dr. Karkare received the prestigious Infosys fellowship during his Ph.D. and P. K. Kelkar Young Research Fellowship at IIT Kanpur.
Learn from IIT Kanpur Experts
Gain insights from Dr. Amey Karkare, a seasoned academic and industry professional in compiler design.
Hands-On, Project-Based Learning
Engage in practical assignments and projects to solidify your understanding of compiler construction.
Flexible, Self-Paced Curriculum
Study at your own pace with structured modules and tutorials, accessible anytime.