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Introducing Natural Language Examples in a Course on Compiler Principles

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“Compiler principles” is widely regarded as the most difficult specialized course in software engineering major because of its difficult theory and abstract content. This chapter discusses how to introduce natural language examples into the classroom teaching, and therefore liberate students from abstract theory explanation.

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Chen, Y. (2014). Introducing Natural Language Examples in a Course on Compiler Principles. In: Motta, G., Wu, B. (eds) Software Engineering Education for a Global E-Service Economy. Progress in IS. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-04217-6_2

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