On 14 Mar 2013, at 14:53, Duncan Coutts wrote: > Why did I choose parsec? Practicality dictates that I can only use > things in the core libraries, and the nearest thing we have to that is > the parser lib that is in the HP.
I fully agree that a real parser is needed for Cabal files. I implemented one
myself, many years ago, using the polyparse library, and using a hand-written
lexer. Feel free to reuse it (attached, together with a sample program) if you
like, although I expect it has bit-rotted a little over time.
Regards,
Malcolm
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