LL parsing

[ɛl ɛl ˈpɑːrsɪŋ]
noun
análise sintática LL
1. A top-down parsing technique for context-free grammars that reads input from left to right and constructs a leftmost derivation
LL parsing is commonly used in compiler design because it is efficient and easy to implement.
A análise sintática LL é comumente usada no design de compiladores porque é eficiente e fácil de implementar.
2. A parsing method where the first 'L' represents scanning the input left to right, and the second 'L' represents producing a leftmost derivation
The LL parser uses a predictive parsing algorithm to determine which production rule to apply.
O analisador LL usa um algoritmo de análise preditiva para determinar qual regra de produção aplicar.
LL parsing is a fundamental concept in compiler design courses taught in Brazilian and American universities. The technical term is used uniformly across English and Portuguese-speaking technical communities without significant regional variation. It is part of the standard curriculum in computer science programs.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
top-down parsingpredictive parsingrecursive descent parsing
Antonyms / Antônimos
LR parsingbottom-up parsingshift-reduce parsing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
análise sintática LL
Standard technical term used in computer science education and industry
Portugal
análise sintática LL
Same term used in Portugal with identical meaning

Related Words

context-free grammarleftmost derivationparsing algorithmcompilersyntax analysisFIRST setFOLLOW set
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