The Build Your Own Programming Language specialization offers a structured learning journey for developers and computer science students interested in understanding and building programming languages from the ground up. The first course in the path, Programming Language Design and Frontend Foundations, introduces the principles of language design and the foundational components of a compiler, including scanning, parsing, and syntax tree construction. The next stage, Semantic Analysis and Intermediate Code Generation, deepens the learner's understanding of semantic analysis, symbol tables, and intermediate code generation, bridging the gap between syntax and execution. The final course in this specialization, Advanced Language Implementation: IDE Integration, Code Generation, and Runtime Systems, explores advanced topics such as IDE integration, code generation, and runtime systems, empowering learners to implement and extend their language with modern development tools and execution models. Through guided practice and conceptual exploration, participants build a strong foundation in compiler construction, language implementation, and software development.
This specialization is based on the course, Build Your Own Programming Language, by Clinton L. Jeffery.
Applied Learning Project
Applied practice activities integrated throughout the courses provide structured opportunities for learners to apply key concepts and methods in realistic contexts. Through guided analysis, reflection, and skill application, participants engage with authentic challenges aligned to the subject matter and develop practical competence in solving domain-relevant problems.
