Re: [q-lang-users] Q as a Computer Algebra System

[Albert G. <Dr....@t-...>]

Anthony wrote:
> What I'd like to do is just write a small Q program
> that parses a line of input according to the rules of
> Mathematica.  No need to evaluate the functions...just
> want to build a syntax checker at first.

Concerning the parser for the input language, that should be a nice 
opportunity to try Q Yacc+Lex. (The lexical analyzers generated by Q Lex 
are still a bit slow right now, but I'm working on this.)

But, as Rob already explained, building a CAS, even a basic one, is not 
as simple as it might look.

> Or maybe I am dreaming...

Well, I started dreaming about an easy-to-use FP language one day... :)

Cheers,
Albert

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Dr. Albert Gr"af
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