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Comparing the Validation Capabilities of the Rascal and Spoofax Language Workbenches

Ramos, Enrique (2025) Comparing the Validation Capabilities of the Rascal and Spoofax Language Workbenches.

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Abstract:Language workbenches are useful tools for the implementation of domain specific languages. However, the large variety of existing language workbenches makes it difficult to determine how they compare to each other and which ones are better for certain tasks. This paper examines the topic by comparing the static validation capabilities of the Rascal and Spoofax language workbenches. There have been multiple comparisons of language workbenches in the past, but none have focused specifically on validation. In this study, the DOT domain specific language is implemented in both Rascal and Spoofax in order to compare their validation tools. These implementations are compared to see how the process of developing validation for each workbench differs. Furthermore, there is an analysis of which implementation of validation required more effort, including a measure of physical source lines of code.
Item Type:Essay (Bachelor)
Faculty:EEMCS: Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
Subject:54 computer science
Programme:Computer Science BSc (56964)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/107673
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