File Parsing
A file parser helps us turn unstructured data/un-readable data into structured data. File Parsers are also used to convert data from one type to another.
Essential Components in Parsing Files
Parser Components: Components are different types of syntax we find in data. For example, these can be unique characters, white space, regular expressions and many more.
Grammar: The structure of data might not be the same for all the data. Therefore, for a parser, we define grammar which are rules used to describe a language. It has several elements that can identify expressions, missing tokens etc.
Algorithms: Parsers have different algorithms that each have their strengths and weaknesses. Usually, there are two strategies; top-down parsing and bottom-up parsing.
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