CSE3322

Programming languages and implementation

(IT)

6 points + Two 1-hour lectures per week + Second semester,Clayton + Second semester, Malaysia + Prerequisites: CSE2303 or CSC2030, CSE2304 or CSC2040, and CSE2305 or CSC2050 + Prohibitions: CFR3160, CSC3220, CSE2207, SFT2207, SFT3207.

Synopsis: The four main programming language paradigms: imperative, functional, logic and object oriented. Example languages and their applications. The implementation of programming languages by means of interpreters and translators will be discussed. This will include parsing techniques, compiler construction and implementation techniques for language features which are paradigm specific.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 70% + Assignments: 30%