The course aims to introduce the theory of formal languages and its application to compiler design. Particular emphasis will be placed on designing applications for human-computer interaction and for the design of web-based systems.
The aim of the course is to introduce the theory of formal languages and its application to compiler design. Particular emphasis will be placed on designing applications for human-computer interaction and for the design of web-based systems. The course is organized into three parts: I. The first part introduces the “reference models” for computer science and describes the basic properties and representations of the main types of formal languages; II. The second part analyzes the structure of compilers, examining the main phases of the translation process, the issues associated with each of them and the relevant solution techniques; III. The third part provides basic tools for natural language processing, in order to design human-machine interaction for semantic and personalized access to information. Will be introduced also the mechanisms for access to information in the context of the so-called Web 2.0, and the Web of Data.
For the above purposes the course is organized into three parts:
Expected learning outcomes:
To acquire knowledge, skills and competencies necessary for a computer engineer for:
· be able to relate the results of the theory of formal languages with the basic techniques for constructing lexical and syntactical analyzers of programming languages,
also be able to use the results of the theory of formal languages for the design of human-machine interfaces and for the design of interoperable web systems, and also understand how web standards are not limited to the design, but rather a way to create a new generation of web applications that make it possible to reduce costs of design, development and quality control in compliance with current regulations and in terms of accessibility.
Basic knowledge on procedural programming languages, on client and server side programming, and on scripting languages.
During the course will be required the student to participate in the development of:
Students will also invited to participate to a Discussion Forum on topics introduced during the lesson on the portal of the course.
Parte I – Models and Languages
Parte II – Compilers and Interpreters
Parte III – Natural Language Processing and Web 2.0
Practice and Laboratory
Ricevimento: The teacher receives by appointment mail message(send mail to adorni@unige.it) to the following addresse: Genoa: DIBRIS , Viale Francesco Causa 13, I floor
GIOVANNI ADORNI (President)
ARMANDO TACCHELLA
MARCO MARATEA (President Substitute)
Class will start Wednesday, September 26 2018 at 15.00 in classroom B0 with the following schedule:
Wednesday, from 15.00 to 17.00 in classroom B0
thursday, from 16.00 to 18.00 in classroom B0
The final examination consists in a discussion about the project and an assessment of the arguments posted in the Forum during the course.
Suggested Prerequisites:
