Learn Basic Compiler Design (incl Using Python)

Name: Learn Basic Compiler Design (incl Using Python)
Rating: 4.3 (90 reviews)

Learn how to design a compiler with simple knowledge and optionally go over one interpreter example in Python

Created byJack Murrow

Last updated 7/2025

English

What you'll learn

Learn the basic parts of a compiler to later have an easier understanding of advanced concepts in the future
Learn how a compiler works internally
Learn the three important steps of a compiler
Learn how to make a basic math calculator/interpreter in Python, optionally

Course content

5 sections • 16 lectures • 1h 19m total length

Course Introduction1:56
Students will be introduced to what compilers are, examples of compilers, and what this course will be going over.
Optional: Using Python0:13
Students will know that this course will be going over making a compiler in Python as well.

What is a Lexical Analyzer?4:59
Students will be able to learn what a lexical analyzer is and their basic job.
Arithmetic Operators5:50
Students will be able to learn arithmetic operators and their values in calculations.
Numbers (Binary Numbers, Scanning)14:01
Students will be able to learn decimal numbers and binary numbers, along with scanning through text.
Lexical Analysis Quiz
Optional: Creating Lexer in Python4:18
Students will see how a lexical analyzer is built in Python.

What is a Parser?5:23
Students will learn what parsers are and their basic job.
Binary Tree6:13
Students will be able to learn what binary trees are and their properties.
Operator Precedence6:40
Students will be able to learn what operator precedence is and their value.
Grammar (Expressions)9:53
Students will be able to learn how to create grammar and its value in the parser.
Parsing Quiz
Optional: Creating Parser in Python3:47
Students will learn how a parser is created in Python.

Requirements

No programming experience needed, though basic knowledge of programming is recommended.

Description

Welcome to the course "Learn Basic Compiler Design".

You will be taught the essential and basic steps of a compiler.

You are also offered a free Python code of an example "Math interpreter/calculator" written in the style of a compiler/interpreter.

If you are a beginner, and you are starting compiler design, this course is the one for you. This course tries to teach at the most basic and simple level at best, and it does not try to create too much complexity for beginners.

Objective:

The objective is to explore the data structures and necessities involved in the creation and design of compilers.

Outcome:

After completion of this course, each student will understand the steps and process of a basic compiler.

What will you learn:

Lexical Analyzer
Numbers (like Binary Numbers)
Operations
Parser (Binary Trees, Expression Trees)
Grammar
Interpreter (Abstract Syntax Tree Interpreter)

Important information before you enroll:

This course is COMPLETELY FREE, meaning you don't have to pay ANYTHING to use this course.
When you are enrolled in this course, you have lifetime access to the course.
You will have instant and free access to any updates I add to the course.

Come and join this course, with a free learning experience of compiler design.

Who this course is for:

Beginner Python developers curious about making a basic interpreter/compiler
Beginner developers wanting to learn about the basic design of compilers
Beginner developers wanting to make a compiler

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 2min

Lexical Analysis4 lectures • 29min

Parsing5 lectures • 32min

Interpreter3 lectures • 8min

Summary & Final2 lectures • 8min

Requirements

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