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by jrockway 6072 days ago
What tools does Java have for creating domain specific languages?
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pohl 6072 days ago
I'll pretend you're asking in earnest: Depending on the need, you have a bevy of parser-generators to choose from. My favorite is SableCC.

Or, if you want something lightweight where you effectively have a DSL without creating an actual language, look towards static imports + fluent interfaces + builder pattern:

http://blog.centuryminds.com/2007/10/java-static-imports-flu...

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axod 6072 days ago
domain specific languages == libraries.

You make some libraries, functions that do shit. Then call them. That way other people can still read the code, and help.

It's like GOSUB but better!

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