On 2006-08-25, bio_enthusiast <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I was wondering exactly how you create a parser. I'm learning > Python and I recently have come across this material. I'm > interested in the method or art of writing a parser. > > If anyone has some python code to post for an abstract parser, > or links to some informative tutorials, that would be great.
Start with the comp.compilers FAQ. http://compilers.iecc.com/faq.txt For a treatment aimed at non-computer scientists, check out Jack Crenshaw's Let's Build a Compiler series. The sample code is Pascal, but translating it to Python is an OK way to learn Python and get a taste of writing several different recursive-descent-parsers. http://compilers.iecc.com/crenshaw/ You don't really need to know Pascal to be able to read the simple, small, functions, as long as you have experience in other similar languages. -- Neil Cerutti I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, wear Reebok. --Shaquille O'Neal -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
