Title: Writing An Interpreter In Go
Author: Thorsten Ball
Publisher: Thorsten Ball; 1st edition (April 10, 2017)
Description:
“Writing An Interpreter In Go” by Thorsten Ball is a comprehensive guide that walks readers through the process of building an interpreter for a programming language using the Go programming language. In this book, Ball provides step-by-step instructions, explanations, and examples, allowing readers to understand the underlying principles of interpreters and gain practical experience in writing one from scratch.
The book covers various concepts essential to building an interpreter, including lexical analysis, parsing, evaluating expressions, and handling control flow. Through clear explanations and hands-on exercises, readers learn how to design and implement each component of the interpreter, gradually building a fully functional system.
Whether you’re a novice programmer or an experienced developer looking to deepen your understanding of language design and implementation, “Writing An Interpreter In Go” offers valuable insights and practical knowledge. By the end of the book, readers will have a solid understanding of interpreter design principles and the ability to apply them to create their own programming languages or interpreter implementations.