/SparkzLang

An elegant JSON inspired language to HTML transpiler

Primary LanguageJavaMIT LicenseMIT

SparkzLang

A fun project that aims to make writing HTML even more fun!

Synopsis

This project uses ANTLR4 to generate parsers and lexers, from its parser and lexer grammar files!

The SparkzLang language is inspired from JSON's simplicity and elegancy, with the hope of eliminating the mild eyesore and headache of HTML Tags.

The language is broken into two files, the Parser grammar and the Lexer grammar.

Grammar files:

The goal of this project is to make writing HTML even more fun while cutting back as much as possible on the overhead of Tags; compacting and simplifying is the name of the game!

The language is still in its infancy and needs to be developed, so there will be up's and down's along the way!

Notes

The project was created using IntelliJ as well as using the ANTLRv4 grammar plugin by: ANTLR Project.

  • You can also use Visual Studio Code which I would recommend, using the ANTLR4 grammar syntax support plugin by: Mike Lischke

The IntelliJ project structure has a Module Dependency on the ANTLR4 .jar file, so be aware and make sure to update the location of the jar file on your computer when testing inputs for the grammar using the Main.java file.

ANTLR4 Setup

  • If on Windows, I'd recommend checking this YouTube video for setup: Setting up ANTLR

    • If you run into issues with grun.bat, overwrite the file and try this code:
    • @ECHO OFF
SET TEST_CURRENT_DIR=%CLASSPATH:.;=%
if "%TEST_CURRENT_DIR%" == "%CLASSPATH%" ( SET CLASSPATH=.;%CLASSPATH% )
java org.antlr.v4.gui.TestRig %*

  • If on Mac or Linux it's much easier!

    • Check ANTLR4's site: ANTLR4 and look for the 'Quick Start'