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hello, i have an educational compiler construction project that does not have to be hectic but a simple one using java to construct the compiler. It has to compile some of the set of java language, libraries, objects, and controls. it also requires all facets of a standalone compiler (parser - token list, linker, etc...), and end up with an executable.

The problem is i do not know where to start or should i say, with Java the bison and flex is abit confusing because its in C so how do i do it in Java?

I just need the correct steps for me to do this project.

Thank you in advance.

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with Java the bison and flex is abit confusing because its in C

Can you explain what you are referring to here?

using java to construct the compiler.

Does this mean you are to write a compiler in java? With bytecode output that can be executed by the java command?

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yes thats right

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... and end up with an executable.

... With bytecode output that can be executed by the java command? yes thats right

You realise that these two can't both be right?

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