GATE CS 2014 Set 3 — Question 27

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Compiler Design → Intermediate Code Generation

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One of the purposes of using intermediate code in compilers is to

Correct answer (C) increase the chances of reusing the machine-independent code optimizer in other compilers. Solution Intermediate code generation provides a machine-independent representation of the source code. This allows for machine-independent optimizations to be performed on the intermediate code, which can then be reused across different back-ends (target machines) or front-ends (source languages). This modularity increases reusability. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (C) increase the chances of reusing the machine-independent code optimizer in other compilers. Solution Intermediate code generation provides a machine-independent representation of the source code. This allows for machine-independent optimizations to be performed on the intermediate code, which can then be reused across different back-ends (target machines) or front-ends (source languages). This modularity increases reusability.

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