Can you explain code generation in compilers?

Can you explain code generation in compilers?

Sure! Code generation is the final phase of a compiler where the intermediate representation is translated into machine code.

What are the main steps involved in code generation?

The main steps include instruction selection, register allocation, and instruction scheduling.

How does instruction selection work?

Instruction selection involves choosing the appropriate machine instructions to implement the operations in the intermediate representation.

What is register allocation?

Register allocation is the process of assigning a limited number of CPU registers to a larger number of variables.

Can you give an example of instruction scheduling?

Certainly! Instruction scheduling rearranges the order of instructions to avoid pipeline stalls and improve performance.