Language workbench
A language workbench[1][2] is a software development tool designed to define, reuse and compose domain-specific languages together with their integrated development environment. Language workbenches support language-oriented programming. Language workbenches were introduced and popularized by Martin Fowler in 2005.
Language workbenches usually support:[1]
- Specification of the language concepts or metamodel
- Specification of the editing environments for the domain-specific language
- Specification of the execution semantics, e.g. through interpretation and code generation
Examples
- JetBrains MPS is a tool for designing domain-specific languages. It uses projectional editing which allows overcoming the limits of language parsers, and building DSL editors, such as ones with tables and diagrams. It implements language-oriented programming. MPS combines an environment for language definition, a language workbench, and an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for such languages.[3]
- Xtext is an open-source software framework for developing programming languages and domain-specific languages (DSLs). Unlike standard parser generators, Xtext generates not only a parser, but also a class model for the abstract syntax tree. In addition, it provides a fully featured, customizable Eclipse-based IDE.[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b Fowler, Martin. "LanguageWorkbench". Retrieved 14 April 2015.
- ^ Fowler, Martin (12 June 2005). "Language Workbenches: The Killer-App for Domain Specific Languages?". Retrieved 14 April 2015.
- ^ "JetBrains MPS: Domain-Specific Language Creator".
- ^ "Xtext".
External links
- Martin Fowler, Language Workbench
- Language Workbench Challenge
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