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Syntax directed program editing
Author(s) -
Allison Lloyd
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
software: practice and experience
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.437
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1097-024X
pISSN - 0038-0644
DOI - 10.1002/spe.4380130507
Subject(s) - syntax , computer science , programming language , abstract syntax , abstract syntax tree , linguistics , natural language processing , philosophy
A syntax editor provides alternative ways for manipulating programs (as opposed to text). Although not a new idea it has made only slow inroads into editing. This is because implementation is not easy and because of many practical considerations in the use of an editor. This paper covers the design issues of a syntax editor with particular reference to on—SED. Examples of different options taken by other editors are included.