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Exploiting non determinism:

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Techniques for reducing non determinism:

a) Using a bottom of stack marker

• Need to detect bottom of stack, so push # onto the stack before we start.

b) Using an end-of string Marker

• Need to detect end of input. Add to L a termination character (e.g., $)

Non-determinism and halting:

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Alternative equivalent Definition for PDA

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