Oral exam for DTU 02247 (Compiler Construction). What was it like?
Hi everyone,
I'm currently taking 02247 Compiler Construction at DTU and our oral group exam is coming up soon. I've read the official course page which says it starts with a short group presentation (1 min per member) followed by individual questions, but I'd love to hear from people who've actually been through it.
A few things I'm curious about:
- How strict are the examiners about your own contributions vs. the overall project? Did they only ask about the tasks you personally implemented?
- What kind of theory questions came up — was it mostly about your specific implementations or general compiler concepts (type checking, code generation, RISC-V, etc.)?
- How long did the individual questioning part actually last in practice?
- Any topics that caught you off guard that are worth preparing for?
- General tips for doing well?