Why study compilers? ·Bring together: Data structures Algorithms Formal Languages Computer Architecture 。Influence: -Language Design -Architecture (influence is bi-directional) Techniques used influence other areas (program analysis, testing,... CS308 Compiler Theory 16Why study compilers? • Bring together: – Data structures & Algorithms – Formal Languages – Computer Architecture • Influence: – Language Design – Architecture (influence is bi-directional) • T h i d i fl h ( l i Tec h n iques use d i nfluence ot her areas (program ana lys is, testing, …) CS308 Compiler Theory 16