March 2021
Advanced
4h 10m
English
Overview
In this 4 hr course, explore the fascinating field of syntactic analysis as you learn about parsers, their theory, and practical applications. Throughout the course, you will construct a parser from the ground up, gaining hands-on experience in building tools that process programming languages.
What I will be able to do after this course
- Understand the core theoretical concepts of parsers and syntactic analysis.
- Gain practical experience by building a parser for a programming language.
- Learn about parsing techniques such as LL and LR parsing with examples.
- Develop your own syntax tool and understand how parsers are used in programming.
- Apply your learning to implement a parser for a language similar to JavaScript or Python.
Course Instructor(s)
Dmitry Soshnikov is an experienced software engineer and educator, specializing in programming languages and compiler design. With years of experience teaching technical concepts to professionals around the globe, Dmitry combines theoretical depth with practical application to make complex topics approachable, ensuring learners achieve measurable outcomes. His engaging teaching style and well-structured courses empower students to bring ideas to life.
Who is it for?
This course is perfect for software engineers and tech enthusiasts who are curious about how programming languages work, have a grasp on programming basics, and are eager to explore concepts in compilers and parsers. If you want to build a parser, deepen your understanding of syntactic tools, and improve your programming expertise, this course is tailored for you.
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