Lex and Yacc: Unix Programming Tools - Softcover

Mason, Tony; Brown, Doug

 
9780937175491: Lex and Yacc: Unix Programming Tools

Synopsis

This book shows you how to use two Unix utilities, lex and yacc, in program development. These tools help programmers build compilers and interpreters, but they also have a wider range of applications.

The second edition contains completely revised tutorial sections for novice users and reference sections for advanced users. This edition is twice the size of the first and has an expanded index.

The following material has been added:

  • Each utility is explained in a chapter that covers basic usage and simple, stand-alone applications
  • How to implement a full SQL grammar, with full sample code
  • Major MS-DOS and Unix versions of lex and yacc are explored in depth, including AT&T lex and yacc, Berkeley yacc, Berkeley/GNU Flex, GNU Bison, MKS lex and yacc, and Abraxas PCYACC

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From the Publisher

Shows programmers how to use two Unix utilities, lex and yacc, in program development. You'll find tutorial sections for novice users, reference sections for advanced users, and a detailed index. Major MS-DOS and Unix versions of lex and yacc are explored in depth. Also covers Bison and Flex.

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