Parsing, where can I learn about it

Question

I\'ve been given a job of \'translating\' one language into another. The source is too flexible (complex) for a simple line by line approach with regex. Where can I go to le

Answer 1

If you want to get "emotional" about the subject, pick up a copy of "The Dragon Book." It is usually the text in a compiler design course. It will definitely meet your need "learn more about lexical analysis and parsers" as well as a bunch of other fun stuff!

IMH(umble)O, save yourself an arm and/or leg and buy an older edition - it will fill your information desires.