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What is a predecessor in the context of control flow graphs?
A predecessor of a basic block in a control flow graph is another block that has an edge leading to the block in question, indicating a possible control flow that comes from the predecessor.
How do loops appear in a control flow graph?
Loops in a control flow graph appear as a cycle where one or more basic blocks are re-entered through back edges before exiting a section of the graph.
How does a control flow graph handle conditional statements?
In a control flow graph, conditional statements cause branches, leading to multiple possible paths represented by edges coming out of the basic block containing the conditional statement.
What is the purpose of a control flow graph in compiler optimizations?
Control flow graphs are used in compiler optimizations to analyze and manipulate the program's execution flow, allowing for the identification of loops, unreachable code, and optimization opportunities such as reordering instructions for better pipeline efficiency.
What does a control flow graph represent?
A control flow graph represents the order in which the basic blocks of a program are executed, illustrating possible paths that can be taken during the program execution.
What is the significance of edges in a control flow graph?
Edges in a control flow graph signify the control flow paths from one basic block to another, representing the possible execution paths through the program.
What is a dominator in a control flow graph?
In a control flow graph, a dominator of a node N is a node D such that every path from the start node to N must go through D. If D is a dominator of N, N is said to be dominated by D.
What is a basic block in a control flow graph?
A basic block is a sequence of consecutive statements in which the flow of control enters at the beginning and leaves at the end without any possibility of branching except at the end.
What is a successor in the context of control flow graphs?
A successor of a basic block is another block that is reachable directly from the block in question through one of its outgoing edges.
How can a control flow graph be used in data flow analysis?
A control flow graph provides the framework for data flow analysis by outlining the blocks where variables are defined and used, allowing compilers to track the availability, liveness, and propagation of data throughout the program.
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