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This document discusses the concept of symbol tables and their applications as key-value pair abstractions. It covers various implementations, including unordered arrays, ordered arrays, and linked

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How to fill out symbol tables:

1. Begin by identifying all the symbols that need to be included in the table. Symbols can include variable names, function names, labels, or any other identifier used in the program.
2. Assign a unique entry or address to each symbol in the table. This can be a memory address or any other identifier that helps differentiate between symbols.
3. Provide additional information for each symbol, such as the data type, scope, size, and any other relevant details. This information can be helpful for other parts of the program, such as the compiler or interpreter, to correctly interpret and use the symbols.
4. Update the symbol table whenever new symbols are added or existing symbols are modified or removed from the program.

Who needs symbol tables:

1. Programmers: Symbol tables are essential for programmers to understand the structure and organization of a program. They help in clarifying the purpose and usage of symbols, making it easier to maintain and debug code.
2. Compilers: Symbol tables are crucial for compilers as they enable the correct translation of symbols into machine code or intermediate code. The symbol table provides the necessary information needed for the compilation process.
3. Interpreters: Similar to compilers, interpreters need symbol tables to properly execute a program. The interpreter refers to the symbol table to identify and resolve symbols in real-time during program execution.
4. Debuggers: Symbol tables are invaluable for debuggers as they help in identifying the location and nature of errors in a program. The debugger can use the symbol table to trace the program's execution and understand the state of different symbols at any given point in time.

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What is symbol tables?

Symbol tables are data structures used by compilers and interpreters to store information about the symbols, such as variables and functions, used in a program.

Who is required to file symbol tables?

Symbol tables are not specifically filed by anyone. They are internal data structures used by compilers and interpreters.

How to fill out symbol tables?

Symbol tables are filled out automatically by compilers and interpreters during the process of scanning and parsing a program.

What is the purpose of symbol tables?

The purpose of symbol tables is to keep track of the symbols used in a program, their attributes, and their memory locations during compilation or interpretation.

What information must be reported on symbol tables?

Symbol tables typically report information such as the name, type, scope, and memory address of symbols used in a program.