Iterative Domain-Specific Language Development with YAJCo Parser Generator

摘要

Tool support for iterative language development is crucial when we treat a domain-specific language as a dynamic element in the software development lifecycle. We present YAJCo language processor generator and its approach to iterative development of DSLs on the case study of the Karel the Robot language. YAJCo is built upon existing parsing technologies and it reuses programmer experience in the field of object- and aspect-oriented programming paradigms and existing tooling infrastructure widely used for system development (e.g. IDE).