terminological problem

Detlef Meyer-Eltz <Meyer-Eltz@t-online.de>
13 Oct 2005 20:38:54 -0400

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From: Detlef Meyer-Eltz <Meyer-Eltz@t-online.de>
Newsgroups: comp.compilers
Date: 13 Oct 2005 20:38:54 -0400
Organization: Compilers Central
Keywords: parse, question
Posted-Date: 13 Oct 2005 20:38:54 EDT

I remember once here was a question about parser generators, which use
regular expressions instead of EBNF expressions. Somebody answered
EBNF expressions are regular expressions.


The TextTransformer uses for the tokens POSIX style (matching the
longest input) regular expressions with '*', '+' and '?' for repeats
and options and the same syntax is used for the non backtracking
productions.


How can I describe both kinds of syntax briefly and correctly?


Regards


Detlef Meyer-Eltz


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