How can I make my own scripting language?

How can I make my own scripting language?

Creating a scripting language as an alternative to JavaScript requires you to:

1. Create your own syntax.
2. Define this syntax in a specification.
3. Write an interpreter that understands this new syntax. This interpreter can be written in any programming language, though you’ll probably want to use C or C++.

Why do you need to implement scripting language?

Scripting languages are mainly used for the day-to-day tasks while the programming ones – for the development of the complex systems and applications. The code starting does not need compilation, the program code cannot be performed without the preliminary compilation. Scripting languages do not require this.

Which language is best for scripting?

13 Best Scripting Languages

• JavaScript/ECMAScript.
• PHP.
• Python.
• Ruby.
• Groovy.
• Perl.
• Lua.
• Bash.

What is the difference between scripting and programming?

Programming languages are generally compiled and create an executable file, whereas Scripting languages are interpreted and do not create an executable file. Programming languages are most often used to build something from scratch, whereas Scripting languages can be used to combined existing component or module.

Is it good to write in compiled language?

Also, I actually do enjoy working in C++. If you are writing an interpreted language, it makes a lot of sense to write it in a compiled one (like C, C++ or Swift) because the performance lost in the language of your interpreter and the interpreter that is interpreting your interpreter will compound.

How to create your own scripting language in Python?

“A string” –> A token of type String. 1011 –> A token of type Integer. an_object_identifier –> A token of type Identifier. Parser: After tokenizing our input text, we can now execute the rules of our language. The Parser executes the rules and creates a syntax tree representing the given text.

Can a programming language be compiled or interpreted?

Technically any language could be compiled or interpreted, but one or the other usually makes more sense for a specific language. Generally, interpreting tends to be more flexible, while compiling tends to have higher performance. But this is only scratching the surface of a very complex topic.

Why did I Choose C as my programming language?

I know it’s a bit meta, but a programming language is itself a program, and thus you need to write it in a language. I chose C++ because of its performance and large feature set. Also, I actually do enjoy working in C++.