[plug] Writing a language?

[Brad Campbell]

Simon Scott wrote:
> Hi all
> 
> Just wondering if anyone here has any experience in writing languages?
> 
> I need to construct a fairly minimal language for a project, but need a nudge
> to get started (it keeps falling into the 'too hard basket').
> 

I have done it.
Mine is a simple control language with simple flow control and maths.

Line number based.
Designed to be easy to program from a book, for people not really that 
into computer programming.
Sorta basic'ish.

The interpreter is written in Pascal, and runs to about 1427 lines of 
source.
I'm also building a cut down version in C to run on an 8051 and a HC11.

It was something I wanted to do for years, and finally got around to it 
a couple of years ago. Has been a very fun project. Especially when you 
see a building that is being controled by your very own Frankenstien :p)

-- 
Brad....
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