Principles of Programming Languages

CPE Lyon

Academic Year 2025-2026

Fundamental concepts underlying programming languages: types, operators, control structures, memory management, and the compilation process from source code to executable programs.
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Course Overview

Syllabus

Course Content & Structure

Complete syllabus outlining all topics covered in this course.

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Lectures

Introduction

Introduction

Overview of learning objectives, assessment criteria, and detailed schedule of lectures and practical sessions throughout the academic year.

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Core Concepts

Types, Operators & Control

Programming paradigms, data types, type systems, operators, expressions, and control flow structures including conditionals and loops.

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Memory & Structure

Pointers, Structures & Functions

Memory management through pointers, data organization with structures, and implementation of modular code using functions.

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Advanced

Compilation Chain

Comprehension of the compilation chain from source code to executable: preprocessing, compilation, assembly, and linking stages.

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Practical Work & Project

GitHub Repository

PLP Repository

Comprehensive practical exercises, programming assignments, and a semester project. Includes starter code, detailed instructions in French, and examples covering all course topics from basic syntax to compilation processes.

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