Learning Parser Combinators With Rust

Learn the fundamentals of parser combinators with a hands-on approach to building a parser in Rust. Suitable for Rust beginners and experienced developers.

Introduction

This article teaches the fundamentals of parser combinators to people who are already Rust programmers. It assumes no other knowledge, and will explain everything that isn't directly related to Rust, as well as a few of the more unexpected aspects of using Rust for this purpose.

Highlights

• Covers the basics of parser combinators from the ground up
• Teaches how to build a parser using parser combinators in Rust
• Focuses on a simplified version of XML as the example language

Recommendation

This course is recommended for Rust programmers who want to learn about parser combinators, a powerful technique in functional programming languages. It provides a hands-on approach to building a parser, starting from first principles, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced developers looking to expand their Rust skills.