Chapter 9: Code Optimization

1. Definition and Purpose

  • What is code optimization? How does a compiler optimize source code?[2016]
  • Or, What do you mean by an optimizing compiler?[2010]

2. Organization of Code Optimizer

  • Describe the organization of the code optimizer.[2010]

3. Peephole Optimization

  • Describe the peephole optimization technique briefly.[2021, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2013, 2011, 2009]

4. Loop Optimization Techniques

  • What are the loop optimization techniques? Describe them briefly.[2018]
  • Or, Describe the loop optimization technique.[2021, 2019, 2014, 2012, 2010]
  • Or, Illustrate loop optimization briefly.[2021]

5. Dead Code Elimination

  • Give the main idea of dead code elimination.[2017, 2009]
  • Or, What do you mean by dead code elimination?[2009]

6. Copy Propagation and DU-Chaining

  • What do you mean by copy propagation and DU-chaining?[2016]
  • What do you mean by copy propagation and dead code elimination?[2013]

7. Necessity of Code Optimization

  • Why is it necessary to optimize code? List out code optimization rules.[2021]

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