A Practical Guide to Programming Language Design and Implementation
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Summary
This article provides a comprehensive guide to programming language design, covering the iterative process of language creation through four phases: design, implementation, testing, and refinement. It discusses practical considerations for language designers, including syntax design, compiler implementation, and the importance of iteration in the development process. The content appears to be an educational resource aimed at students or enthusiasts interested in creating their own programming languages.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledOf course you want to design (and implement!) your own programming language! It's fun. It's creative. It's empowering.
How do we do it? In a nutshell, the process is iterative, cycling between four phases:
Doing the phases over and over is important; for example, while writing the compiler, you may be like 'woah this is impossible'
So, you want to design your own language? Of course you do. Or perhaps you are taking a class and are being forced to create a programming language under penalty of a bad grade.
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