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This is a problem for Concepts of Programming Language project on building a parser. The project involves creating a parser source code using programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python. The deliverables include a report and pseudo-code design for the project.

The report must adhere to a specific pseudo-code format as instructed in the attached file. It should comprise four components:

1) An introduction discussing key ideas and data structures used to build the parser,

2) The detailed pseudo-code for the parser implementation,

3) Test cases with explanations for their selection,

4) A plain text readme file named “readme.txt” describing the development environment, compilation, and execution instructions.

The project will be evaluated based on the correctness of the XML parse tree printing and the implementation of recursive descent parsing.

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Introduction

Building an efficient parser is a fundamental task in compiler construction and language processing. Parsers analyze source code to generate a structured representation, typically an Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) or parse tree, which facilitates subsequent compilation or interpretation phases. The core data structures involved in parser construction include tokens, token streams, and parse trees. Recursive descent parsing, a top-down approach, is particularly popular for its simplicity and direct implementation of grammar rules. This method uses recursive procedures to match the input tokens against the production rules of a language grammar. Choosing suitable data structures such as linked nodes for trees and stacks for managing scope and recursion is crucial for accurate and efficient parsing.

Pseudo-code

function parseSource():


initialize token stream from source code


parseExpression()


function parseExpression():


if currentToken is an identifier:


match('identifier')


if nextToken is '=':


match('=')


parseExpression()


else:


// handle other expressions


elif currentToken is ‘(’:


match('(')


parseExpression()


match(')')


else:


handle syntax error


// Additional parse functions for different grammar rules as necessary


function match(expectedToken):


if currentToken == expectedToken:


consume token and move to next


else:


report syntax error

Test Cases

  1. Test case 1: x = 5 + 3

    Explanation: Tests basic assignment and expression parsing, typical for initialization statements.

  2. Test case 2: (a + b) * c

    Explanation: Checks recursive parsing of nested expressions and operator precedence.

  3. Test case 3: invalid syntax x + * y

    Explanation: Ensures parser correctly identifies syntax errors and reports them.

  4. Test case 4: print(x)

    Explanation: Validates function call parsing if supported by grammar.

These test cases demonstrate the parser's ability to handle simple expressions, nested constructs, error detection, and function calls, aligning with the goal of correctly printing the XML parse tree utilizing recursive descent parsing techniques.

Development Environment and Usage

Use any preferred compiler or IDE supporting C, C++, Java, or Python. Compile the source code according to your environment's instructions. Run the executable or script with the source code to be parsed as input. The parser will output the parse tree in an XML format, ensuring correct indentation and structure for clarity.

Conclusion

This project emphasizes understanding of recursive descent parsing techniques, handling of syntax errors, and the ability to accurately construct and print parse trees in XML format. Proper implementation of data structures and adherence to the pseudo-code design will lead to a functional parser capable of processing simplified programming language constructs.

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