Python: Writing a Compiler and Interpreter in 160 lines of code

http://www.jroller.com/languages/entry/python_writing_a_compiler_and

by davatk • 18 years ago

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tptacek• 18 years ago

Nice code, but that's not a compiler.

ajross2• 18 years ago

Indeed. And, given the "XX in less than YY lines of code" framing of the title, I was actually hoping for something a little more along the lines of clever code. This this is a pretty pedestrian interpreter, honestly. It's not bad code, just ... exactly what I would expect an interpreter for a tiny language to look like.

cpr• 18 years ago

Agreed. It's a nice college freshman first project.

tjr• 18 years ago

Hmm, a compiler it may not be, but I doubt many college freshmen could do this as a first project.

bprater• 18 years ago

Terrific example for people that want to understand how interpreters work.

Not perfect. But perfect for getting your feet wet.

hsmyers• 18 years ago

Wonder why comments are closed for the article?

jauco• 18 years ago

probably spam

Python: Writing a Compiler and Interpreter in 160 lines of code

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