[PLUG-Devel] Profiling a new programming language

[Ryan Rix]

On Sat November 15 2008 04:57:28 pm Darrin Chandler wrote:
> A filter is a program that reads input, does something ("filter") with
> the data, and outputs the results. Notable programs written on the
> filter model include sort, sed, gcc, and many others. Filters are an
> integral part of the UNIX philosophy, and they allow you to leverage the
> power of the command line.

:) I figured that was what you were talking about, but I wasn't 100% sure.


>Have a look here:
>http://ds9a.nl/lex-yacc/cvs/lex-yacc-howto.html
Thanks, will check it out now...

>No generator will magically make a complete compiler from BNF, since BNF
>only describes the grammar. Lex/yacc will generate code to parse an
>input program, but you must supply the actions of what happens. 
Makes sense :)

>Note that writing a compiler or interpreter is not a trivial task. For
>what you want, I think you can do it. But expect to do some head
>scratching, reading, backtracking from wrong approaches, etc.
I am aware of what it may take, and that I may not succeed. Honestly I'm kinda 
just tinkering, so don't expect anything coming from me overnight... I have 
some help if I was to need it, a really astounding programmer friend, so if I 
hit any deadends I can ask him for help.

Honestly, I'm not sure I"m really cut out for programming, this is just me 
trying to keep at it... It's fun, i just don't have the mind for it 90% of 
the time.

~Ryan

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Ryan Rix
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