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		mikesname on Feb 4, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: So you want to write your own language? Walter - I'd really be interested in an article/blog about writing a lexer/parser, from your experience and perspective. Just a suggestion ;)

WalterBright on Feb 5, 2014 [–]

I might actually do that. I see that people are persistent in believing it's hard, maybe after making these claims I have an obligation to back them up.

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