Crafting Interpreters | Programming Language Design & Implementation

Bob Nystrom

Comprehensive guide to designing and implementing programming language interpreters, covering scanning, parsing, evaluating expressions, and more.

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Introduction

Crafting Interpreters is a comprehensive guide to designing and implementing programming language interpreters. It covers topics such as programming languages, interpreters, and language design.

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Highlights

  • Covers the design and implementation of programming language interpreters
  • Includes topics such as scanning, parsing, evaluating expressions, and more
  • Provides a step-by-step guide to building a tree-walk interpreter and a bytecode virtual machine

Recommendation

This course is recommended for developers who are interested in understanding the inner workings of programming languages and building their own interpreters. It provides a hands-on approach to language design and implementation, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced programmers.

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