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How to implement a programming language in JavaScript

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Learn how to implement a programming language from scratch using JavaScript. Dive into language design, parsing, interpretation, and optimization techniques.

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Introduction

A guide to implementing a programming language in JavaScript, covering the principles and techniques involved in language design and implementation.

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Highlights

  • Learn how to write a parser and an interpreter
  • Understand the importance of continuations
  • Explore writing a compiler and transforming code to continuation-passing style
  • Discover basic optimization techniques
  • Learn about the unique features of the programming language compared to plain JavaScript

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This course is suitable for the average JavaScript/Node.js programmer who wants to dive into the world of programming language implementation. It provides a comprehensive and practical approach to building a programming language from scratch using JavaScript.

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