Parser (Noun)
Meaning
A computer program that divides code up into functional components; "compilers must parse source code in order to translate it into object code".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The syntax of the programming language was complex, requiring a sophisticated parser to interpret the code correctly.
- The parser failed to identify the error in the source code, causing the entire program to crash.
- A parser is an essential component of any compiler, as it determines how the code is interpreted by the computer.
- The new parser was designed to be more efficient and accurate in breaking down the code into smaller units for analysis.
- By using a parse tree generated by the parser, the developers could visualize the organization of the code and identify potential errors.