LL parser

[ɛl ɛl ˈpɑrsər]
nounpl: LL parsers
analisador LL
1. A top-down parser that processes input from left to right and builds a leftmost derivation, using a lookahead token to decide which production rule to apply
An LL parser reads tokens from left to right and constructs a leftmost derivation of the parse tree.
Um analisador LL lê os tokens da esquerda para a direita e constrói uma derivação mais à esquerda da árvore de análise.
2. A parser that can be implemented using recursive descent or a parsing table and stack, commonly used for programming language compilers
The compiler uses an LL parser to analyze the syntax of the source code.
O compilador usa um analisador LL para analisar a sintaxe do código-fonte.
LL parser is a specialized term primarily used in academic and professional computing contexts, particularly in compiler design and formal language theory courses. The term is used identically in both English and Portuguese technical communities, as it represents a fundamental concept in computer science that transcends language barriers.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
top-down parserrecursive descent parserpredictive parser
Antonyms / Antônimos
LR parserbottom-up parsershift-reduce parser

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
analisador LL
Standard technical term used in computer science education and industry
Portugal
analisador LL
Same usage as in Brazil; technical terminology is consistent across Portuguese-speaking regions
Technical English
LL parser
Acronym stands for 'Left-to-right, Leftmost derivation' and is used universally in compiler theory

Related Words

parsersyntax analysisgrammarcompilationLR parsercontext-free grammarlookaheadderivation
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