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Design and implement data-flow analyses for compiler optimization

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Data Flow Analysis Framework

Purpose

Provides expert guidance on designing and implementing data-flow analyses for compiler optimization and program analysis.

Capabilities

  • Forward/backward analysis specification
  • Lattice definition and verification
  • Transfer function generation
  • Fixpoint computation (worklist algorithm)
  • Analysis soundness verification
  • Interprocedural analysis

Usage Guidelines

  1. Lattice Design: Define abstract domain and lattice
  2. Transfer Functions: Define transfer functions for statements
  3. Analysis Direction: Specify forward or backward
  4. Fixpoint: Implement worklist algorithm
  5. Verification: Verify soundness of analysis

Tools/Libraries

  • LLVM
  • GCC internals
  • Soot
  • WALA