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Integrate Project Into NetBeans

Project Team: Varun Nischal

Introduction

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Actually, there's a project in the making, based on a Computer Science and Engineering course Compiler Design. I am going to make a compiler which would convert pseudo-codes into source-codes. So, our group would be working on the integration of this project which would enable coding in NetBeans using pseudo-codes.

1. Compiler Design
   • Its a semester project, which me and my batch-mates would be working on during March-April (2008). Till 31st March, we have planned to make atleast 40% of the compiler project. Probably, we would be hosting it on either sourceforge.net OR java.net, to make it a licensed project. So, that the project for NBIG Awards Program starts from 1st April.
2. Integration Module
   • I, would be creating a Module Suite, for integrating the compiling capabilities of the above project into NetBeans, this is going to be the proposed project for NBIG.

Project Details...

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Compiler Project, whats going to happen, is described as follows;

• End-User's View,
  1. Click on File > New Project..., Window opens, New Category named "<Module name>" would be listed.
  2. Selecting it lists two kind of templates for pseudo-code formats, like Create a New Pseudo-Code File... and Create a Pseudo-Code File from Existing sources...
• When any one of the above template gets selected, clicking Next starts a Wizard-Driven creation of the project.
• Also, the user can configure the editing options, while project creation....
• Editor window opens...the user starts to write the pseudo-codes for the target language, like C, C++ or Java, the syntax-highlights automatically as per the language.

Features

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As of now, I could possibly think of the following features, its up to you as its open for all, to comment on and edit where ever you feel necessary.

1. Intuitive Editing Capabilities(IEC),
   • A background parser, would use AI to detect what kind of pseudo-codes user is trying to write, like is it for C, C++ or Java.
   • After detection, syntax-highlighting would take place automatically, like if user writes for C, then NetBeans in-built syntax-highlighting features would be used, similarly for other languages as well. Refer to Project Schliemann.
2. File Format
   • A single format would be provided, i.e. with a single extension, independent of language.
   • Sample C/C++ code; int i=0; for(; i<5; i++) { printf("%s", Hello World!); }
   • Pseudo-code; assign 0 to i; taking i from 0 to 5 do print "Hello World!"; increment i; end

Compiler Design

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Contact Us

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Varun Nischal,
Email: nvarun@NetBeans.org