jl1172 / argon

Argon Compiler

Argon is a programming language created by Jacob. This repository contains the compiler for the Argon language written in Java.

Language Guide

The full language guide detailing the syntax and grammar of Argon can be found in the docs/language-guide directory.

Versioning

Information about versioning features is available in the docs/versioning folder.

Compiler Architecture

Documentation on the overall compiler architecture can be found in the docs/compiler-architecture directory.

Components

• Lexer: The lexer implementation is located in src/main/Lexer.
• Parser: The parser implementation is located in src/main/Parser.
• Intermediate Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) Nodes: These nodes, which form the hierarchy of the syntax, are located in src/main/IntermediateASTNodes.

Abstract Syntax Tree (AST)

The AST is structured as follows:

• Class Declaration Node: Represents a class declaration. It contains lists of method and field name nodes.
  • Method Node: Represents a method declaration. It contains lists of statement nodes and parameter nodes.
  • Parameter Node: Represents a method parameter.

The parsing method utilizes a recursive descent approach.

Current Status

This project is currently being developed solo. The parsing functionality has been completed, achieving consistent lexing and parsing times of 3-6ms. The focus now is on code generation and optimization.

Future Work

Future versions of Argon may include additional features and optimizations.

About Argon

Argon is a minimalistic programming language designed for simplicity and ease of use.

Author

This compiler for Argon is authored by [Jacob].

Feel free to contribute to the project or provide feedback. Happy coding!