Compiler Construction

Chapter 11

Code Generation

Code generation is the final phase in a compiler. Given a code in intermediate form, it uses code generation algorithm and register allocation strategies to generate the final target code.

CHAPTER OUTLINE

11.1  Introduction

11.2  Issues in the Design of a Code Generator

11.3  Approach to Code Generation

11.4  Instruction Costs

11.5  Register Allocation and Assignment

11.6  Code Generation Using DAG

Code generation phase is responsible for generating the target code. This chapter focuses on the issues in code generation phase and the register allocation strategies. Code generation algorithm for three address code and DAG is explained with an example.

11.1  Introduction

Code generator is the last phase in the design ...