Frequently Asked Questions

Homework submission

What language(s) and/or instruction set(s) will we be using?

We’ll be writing our compilers and interpreters in OCaml, and our compilers will be writing x86 assembly code! See the software page for more details on software.

What do I need to do for each assignment?

1. Use the assignment link on the schedule to accept the assignment on GitHub Classroom.
2. Clone the GitHub Classroom generated repo and follow the instructions in the README.
3. Remove any identifying information from your submission (see full policy).
4. Using the Github option when making your submission to the Gradescope assignment, select the repo (from step 2) and branch you'd like to submit before 9PM on the due date. Alternatively, zip your cloned repo and submit the zip to the Gradescope assignment.
5. If you would like to withdraw your submission, override it on Gradescope with the assignment's starter code (see full policy).
6. Grading will be done on Monday mornings for all submissions. Gradescope will automatically check that your submission builds but will not grade your submission. All submissions will display a grade of zero (or blank) until 10AM on the corresponding grading day.

How many late days can I use?

Refer to the discussion of late assignments on the syllabus. For exceptional circumstances, please come talk to us course staff in-person—we'd be happy to make accommodations (see full policy)!

How can I submit a regrade request?

Submit regrade requests on Gradescope within one week of receiving your grade (see full policy).

HW

What size will HW groups be?

HWs will all be submitted individually. We’ve intentionally scaled the HWs to be appropriately sized for individuals working alone! But don’t worry, you can still collaborate—see the collaboration policy here.

Contacting course staff

I have a question that is not answered here. How should I get in touch?

Refer to the discussion on contacting course staff on the syllabus. And come find us irl!

Are course staff on Ed?

The course does have an Ed discussion board. However, this space is meant for students to talk amongst yourselves; course staff will not answer Ed questions! Course staff will only come on Ed if we get reports about folks engaging in bad behavior there, in which case we'll show up briefly to revoke bad actors' access. Other than that, the course forum is just for y'all to connect with your classmates and toss ideas around together! We encourage y'all to contact us through the other means especially by coming to talk to us!