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Build Your Own Programming Language with JavaScript

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Explore the process of creating a programming language using JavaScript in this 25-minute JSConf talk by Zach Carter. Delve into the fundamentals of JavaScript, interpreters, compilers, and parsers. Learn about syntax, parser generators, and grammar while understanding the intricacies of JSON and basic syntax structures. Discover techniques for moving the parsing window and ignoring white space. Gain practical insights through examples and a discussion on tokenizers. Access accompanying slides and additional information from the provided GitHub repository to enhance your understanding of language development concepts.

Syllabus

Introduction
What is JavaScript
What is an interpreter
What is a compiler
What is a parser
Syntax
Parser Generator
Grammar
JSON
Moving the window
Basic syntax
Ignore white space
Example
Tokenizer

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4.0 rating, based on 2 Class Central reviews

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    Nanang Dk
    easy to understand, the presentation of the material really helped me to understand what was being conveyed
  • Vidya Raut
    This course was a fantastic introduction to building a programming language from scratch using JavaScript. The instructor explained complex compiler and interpreter concepts in a very simple and engaging way. I especially appreciated the hands-on approach—writing each component step by step helped me gain a deep understanding of how programming languages work internally. The use of JavaScript made the learning curve manageable for someone already familiar with the language. I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in language design or just looking to stretch their programming skills.
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