Program Analysis and Optimizations

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Course Description

Program analysis techniques used in compilers and software development tools to improve productivity, reliability, and security. The methodology of applying mathematical abstractions such as graphs, fixpoint computations, binary decision diagrams in writing complex software, using compilers as an example. Topics include data flow analysis, instruction scheduling, register allocation, parallelism, data locality, interprocedural analysis, and garbage collection. Prerequisites: 103 or 103B, and 107.

Grading Basis

ROP - Letter or Credit/No Credit

Min

3

Max

4

Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?

No

Course Component

Lecture

Enrollment Optional?

No

Does this course satisfy the University Language Requirement?

No

Programs

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