Evaluation of the Use of Different Parser Generators in a Compiler Construction Course

Ortín, Francisco; Quiroga, José; Rodriguez-Prieto, Oscar; García, Miguel

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-04829-6_30

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“…Despite all of the previous work, we still do not have any universal techniques for finding the best answer in terms of lexical examination. Given the fact that there are other lexer and parser generating tools -the classic Lex/Yacc based on C/C++, or the Java oriented JFLex [7], ANTLR is a robust compiler creation tool that, among other things, offers parser generation [8], [9].…”

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Considerations on efficient lexical analysis in the context of compiler design

Baicoianu,

Plajer

2023

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Each programming language needs a mechanism of translating source code into code understood by the computer, i.e., machine code or assembly. This is done by a compiler. A compiler is thus a fundamental tool for software development. Lexical analysis, as the first step of compilation, has an important role and should be performed in an optimal way. But not only compilers rely on lexical analysis. Its role lies nowadays also in pattern recognition or natural language processing. In this paper, we present some of the main aspects of lexical analysis and how to efficiently perform it. Our aim is to offer some guidelines in constructing a modern and efficient scanner (lexer), outlining the criteria, which should be considered, presenting some pitfalls, and comparing existent tools for compiler construction. The main contribution of the paper is to offer practical guidelines and recommendations, especially to graduate students and programmers, in constructing an efficient scanner (lexer), considering also the proper tools currently available.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%