Software Languages: Syntax, Semantics, and Metaprogramming

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to software language engineering, covering fundamental concepts and engineering techniques for various software languages. It emphasizes a software engineering perspective and discusses parsing, analysis, transformation, generation, formatting, and processing software artifacts. The book utilizes the functional programming language Haskell as a primary example, along with Python and Java. It aims to consolidate scattered knowledge from software language engineering and serve as a textbook for independent study and university courses. An accompanying website offers additional material, including lecture slides and videos.

Format: Hardback
Length: 424 pages
Publication date: 28 May 2018
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive textbook delves into the intricate world of software languages, providing a comprehensive exploration of their fundamental concepts, engineering techniques, and applications in software development. It offers a software engineering perspective, focusing on the parsing, analysis, transformation, generation, formatting, and processing of software artifacts across various languages. The book covers a wide range of software languages, including programming languages, domain-specific languages, modeling languages, exchange formats, and language definition languages.

To illustrate these concepts and techniques, different languages are employed, with Haskell taking center stage as the primary functional programming language. Additionally, mainstream programming languages such as Python and Java are utilized for illustrative purposes. By consolidating and organizing scattered knowledge from software language engineering, the book aims to provide a focused and comprehensive resource for both independent study and advanced university courses in Computer Science.

In addition to the textbook content, an accompanying website offers supplementary materials, including lecture slides and videos, to enhance the learning experience. This resource is particularly valuable for individuals seeking to gain a deep understanding of software languages and their practical applications in software development.

With its extensive coverage, practical examples, and comprehensive website, this book serves as a valuable tool for anyone aspiring to excel in the field of software language engineering. It equips readers with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of software language development, enabling them to contribute effectively to the world of software development practices.

Weight: 810g
Dimension: 237 x 170 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783319907987
Edition number: 1st ed. 2018