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Domain-Specific Languages: Design and Implementation

The course is designed specifically for programmers interested in designing and implementing a domain-specific language.

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Domain-specific languages (DSLs) are programming languages that express unique features of programs within a specific problem domain, in contrast to general-purpose languages (GPLs). Usually, they are small and declarative rather than imperative, or they can be graphical or textual. Languages such as SQL, TEX, and Unix shell are examples of DSLs. By using DSLs, software applications can be developed in a way that’s faster and safer. DSL constructs abstract the core concepts of a domain, enabling developers without advanced programming skills to write more concise, high-level programs. In this course, the programmers will learn how to define a DSL’s formal syntax and operational semantics. In addition, programmers will learn about language implementation approaches such as compiler-based and interpreter-based in this course.

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

The ability to design a new programming language

The understanding and confidence to implement a compiler

Working knowledge of the ANTLR v4

The ability to integrate JastAdd Java with ANTLR v4

The ability to design a new programming language

Content

35 Lessons5 Quizzes1 Challenge

Before We Begin

1 Lessons

Get started with domain-specific language design and implementation for effective programming.

What to Expect

Introduction

4 Lessons

Explore programming languages, their implementation, and the significance of domain-specific languages.

Programming Languages

General-Purpose and Domain-Specific Programming Languages

Programming Language Implementation Process

Quiz Yourself: Testing the Fundamentals

Language Design

4 Lessons

Explore programming language syntax, semantics, type systems, and self-assessment in language design.

Language Implementation

5 Lessons

Master the essential phases of compiler construction: lexical, syntactic, semantic analysis, and code generation.

ANTLR v4

9 Lessons

Explore ANTLR’s language recognition, grammar design, and parse tree manipulation capabilities.

JastAdd

6 Lessons

Explore JastAdd’s role in enhancing Java compilers through AOP and attribute grammar.

A Language Implementation with ANTLR v4 and JastAdd

4 Lessons

Explore the design and implementation of domain-specific languages using ANTLR and JastAdd.

Conclusion

1 Lessons

Final remarks on programming language design and implementation.

Appendix

1 Lessons

Install and configure ANTLR for effective domain-specific language development.

Certificate of Completion

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Course Author:

Muhammad Rizwan Ali

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