CSC210 — COMPILER CONSTRUCTION 2

About this course

CSC210 COMPILER CONSTRUCTION 2 is a 200 Level course in the Computer Science department, taught in the Second Semester. On La-Net Hub you can watch all 30 recorded lectures for free, grouped into 10 series, read the course lecture note online or download it as a PDF, and test yourself with practice questions.

Code optimisation techniques refer to a set of practices aimed at improving the performance, efficiency, and maintainability of a program without changing its output or functionality. These techniques focus on reducing execution time, minimizing memory usage, and enhancing overall system efficiency by refining algorithms, eliminating redundant operations, and using appropriate data structures. Common strategies include loop optimization, code refactoring, efficient variable usage, and minimizing unnecessary computations. By applying these techniques, developers can create faster, more reliable, and scalable software while making the code cleaner and easier to understand or maintain.

Compiler security focuses on protecting the compilation process and generated code from vulnerabilities, malicious manipulation, and unintended behavior that could compromise software systems. It involves ensuring that compilers correctly translate source code into secure machine code without introducing bugs or exploitable weaknesses, such as buffer overflows, code injection, or undefined behavior. Key aspects include secure coding practices in compiler design, validation of inputs, and protection against attacks like “trusting trust,” where a compromised compiler injects hidden backdoors into programs. Case studies in compiler security often highlight real-world incidents, such as Ken Thompson’s famous demonstration of a self-replicating compiler backdoor, or modern vulnerabilities in optimization routines that lead to security flaws in compiled software. These examples emphasize the importance of rigorous testing, formal verification, and continuous auditing in developing secure compilers and maintaining trust in software systems.

Lectures in this course

Series 1: CODE OPTIMISATION TECHNIQUES (SERIES 3) · Part 1

1. CODE OPTIMISATION TECHNIQUES 1 8 minutes 13 seconds
2. CODE OPTIMISATION TECHNIQUES 2 9 minutes 30 seconds
3. CODE OPTIMISATION TECHNIQUES 3 10 minutes 53 seconds

Series 2: CODE OPTIMISATION TECHNIQUES (SERIES 3) · Part 2

1. CODE OPTIMISATION TECHNIQUES 1 7 minutes 35 seconds
2. CODE OPTIMISATION TECHNIQUES 2 8 minutes 48 seconds
3. CODE OPTIMISATION TECHNIQUES 3 10 minutes 6 seconds

Series 3: COMPILER SECURITY AND CASE STUDIES (SERIES 5) · Part 1

1. COMPILER SECURITY AND CASE STUDIES 1 9 minutes 14 seconds
2. COMPILER SECURITY AND CASE STUDIES 2 8 minutes 56 seconds
3. COMPILER SECURITY AND CASE STUDIES 3 10 minutes 14 seconds

Series 4: COMPILER SECURITY AND CASE STUDIES (SERIES 5) · Part 2

1. COMPILER SECURITY AND CASE STUDIES 8 minutes 30 seconds
2. COMPILER SECURITY AND CASE STUDIES 2 8 minutes 20 seconds
3. COMPILER SECURITY AND CASE STUDIES 3 9 minutes 26 seconds

Series 5: foundation and parsing in compiler design, Series 1

1. foundation and parsing in compiler design 1 10 minutes 8 seconds
2. foundation and parsing in compiler design 2 9 minutes 56 seconds
3. foundation and parsing in compiler design 3 9 minutes 56 seconds

Series 6: FOUNDATIONS OF PARSING IN COMPILER DESIGN (SERIES 1)

1. FOUNDATIONS OF PARSING IN COMPILER DESIGN 1 9 minutes 21 seconds
2. FOUNDATIONS OF PARSING IN COMPILER DESIGN 2 9 minutes 8 seconds
3. FOUNDATIONS OF PARSING IN COMPILER DESIGN 3 9 minutes 10 seconds

Series 7: SEMANTIC ANALYSIS AND INTERMEDIATE CODE GENERATION (SERIES 2) · Part 1

1. SEMANTIC ANALYSIS AND NTERMEDIATE CODE GENERATION 1 8 minutes 14 seconds
2. SEMANTIC ANALYSIS AND INTERMEDIATE CODE GENERATION 2 8 minutes 46 seconds
3. SEMANTIC ANALYSIS AND INTERMEDIATE CODE GENERATION 3 8 minutes 34 seconds

Series 8: SEMANTIC ANALYSIS AND INTERMEDIATE CODE GENERATION (SERIES 2) · Part 2

1. SEMANTIC ANALYSIS AND INTERMEDIATE CODE GENERATION 1 7 minutes 38 seconds
2. SEMANTIC ANALYSIS AND INTERMEDIATE CODE GENERATION 2 8 minutes 4 seconds
3. SEMANTIC ANALYSIS AND INTERMEDIATE CODE GENERATION 3 7 minutes 50 seconds

Series 9: TARGET CODE GENERATION AND ERROR HANDING (SERIES 4)

1. TARGET CODE GENERATION AND ERROR HANDING 1 9 minutes 40 seconds
2. TARGET CODE GENERATION AND ERROR HANDING 2 10 minutes 55 seconds
3. TARGET CODE GENERATION AND ERROR HANDING 3 11 minutes 7 seconds

Series 10: TERGET CODE GENERATION AND ERROR HANDING (SERIES 4)

1. TERGET CODE GENERATION AND ERROR HANDING 1 8 minutes 55 seconds
2. TERGET CODE GENERATION AND ERROR HANDING 2 10 minutes 6 seconds
3. TERGET CODE GENERATION AND ERROR HANDING 3 10 minutes 19 seconds

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