Ada Lexical Analyzer Generator

Abstract

Ida Paper P-2108, Ada Lexical Analyzer Generator, documents the Ada Lexical Analyzer Generator program which will create a lexical analyzer or next- token procedure for use in a compiler, pretty printer, or other language processing programs. Lexical analyzers are produced from specifications of the patterns they must recognize. The notation for specifying patterns is essentially the same as that used in the Ada Language Reference Manual. The generator produces an Ada package that includes code to match the specified lexical patterns and returns the symbols it recognizes. Familiarity with compiler terminology and techniques is assumed in the technical sections of this document.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA227595

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  • Reginald N. Meeson

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  • Institute for Defense Analyses

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