/exploratory-parsing

Web tooling and visualization functions supporting the exploratory parsing of semi-structured text.

Primary LanguageCMIT LicenseMIT

Exploratory Parsing

Exploratory parsing is a way to discover structure within semi-structured data.

Installation

Build and install exploring version of peg/leg.

git clone git://github.com/AboutUs/pegleg.git
cd pegleg
make
sudo make install

Install dependencies.

gem install sinatra
gem install haml
gem install diffy

Download sample data.

sh scripts/download_world_factbook.sh

Launch the server.

ruby server.rb

Usage

Enter the following parser. Choose Factbook. Press Run.

char = letter | number | other-char
letter = << [a-zA-Z] >>
number = << [0-9] >>
other-char = << . >>

A new Run appears. Refresh the page to see it advance.

Click the Run number to see output. Click on counts to see sample matches.

License

Licensed under the MIT License.