Practice - Generating a Lexical Analyzer using LEX/Flex: Automation and Practicality
Practice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of LEX/Flex?
💡 Hint: Think about the tasks they simplify.
What does the yylex() function do?
💡 Hint: Consider it as the 'scanner' function.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What do LEX and Flex automate?
💡 Hint: Remember their role in the creation process.
True or False: The yylex() function is responsible for executing spurious actions in code.
💡 Hint: Focus on its scanning role.
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Challenge Problems
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You need to create a lexer for a new programming language. Describe the process from writing a specification file to running the lexer.
💡 Hint: Think about the key steps we've outlined.
Discuss the potential pitfalls of implementing a lexer manually without LEX/Flex, providing examples.
💡 Hint: Consider common errors that arise in manual implementations.
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