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Markdown compiler from scratch in Ruby

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Learn how to build a Markdown compiler from scratch in Ruby, covering tokenization, parsing, and code generation. Gain skills for building programming languages, parsers, and more.

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Introduction

A guide to writing a Markdown compiler from scratch in Ruby, covering the process and implementation details.

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Highlights

  • Learn how to build a compiler from the ground up
  • Understand the core concepts of tokenization, parsing, and code generation
  • Implement a Markdown to HTML compiler using Ruby
  • Gain skills applicable to building other types of compilers, parsers, and language tools

Recommendation

This course is recommended for developers who want to gain a deeper understanding of compiler construction and apply those skills to build their own programming languages, template engines, syntax checkers, and more. The Ruby-based implementation makes it accessible for a wide range of developers.

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