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A syntax directed macro processor

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A syntax directed translator, developed by extending Strachey's GPM, is described. The semantic input to the translator consists of strings which are attached to vertices of derivation trees of sentences of context-free languages. These strings may contain macro calls which control the translator and its output. The translator may be used for compilation and for some symbol manipulation problems. Some practical as well as theoretical possibilities of this approach are discussed.

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Abramson, H.D. A syntax directed macro processor. BIT 14, 261–272 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01933225

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