Lecture 5

Lecture 5: Syntax and Semantics
Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Agenda

Announcements
- Lab 2: More Python for Java Programmers [HTML] [PDF] is on the late clock, grades coming soon.
- Problem Set 1: [PDF] due Friday night.
- Thursday: we do have class as usual in the morning, but I have an appointment that could cause me to cut it close or possibly be a little late. Watch your email: I'll send a note if it looks like I'm going to be later than expected.
Programming Language of the Day: Perl
Syntax and Semantics
- grammars
- parse trees
Lab 3: BNF and Parse Trees out
Problem Set 2: [PDF] out
Assignment due in Canvas at the start of our next class: Read Sebesta Chapter 3, Section 4, and indicate that you have done so by entering your name as your response in the Canvas assignment. This assignment is worth 10 points in the "Assignments" category. We will be covering the contents of this section in detail in class, so don't worry if all the details aren't very clear on your first reading.