Language Engineering, Parsers & DSLs

Essays and practical knowledge about software languages, legacy systems, automation and the craft of building tools for complex work.

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The circle of competence for developers reflections · 5 min read RPG Metrics — The IBM i Tool the Big Vendors Wouldn’t Sell You analysis · 11 min read · code inside Why Gherkin Is the Right Testing Tool for RPG Migration — And It Has Nothing to Do With BDD legacy · 10 min read · code inside

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Parsing & compilers 62 pieces · since 2015 DSLs & language workbenches 60 pieces · since 2009 Language engineering 40 pieces · since 2013 Legacy systems & modernization 33 pieces · since 2017 The craft of software 32 pieces · since 2014 Code analysis 24 pieces · since 2014 Reflections 22 pieces · since 2013 Automation & specialized work 1 piece · since 2026

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I build parsers, transpilers and languages for people whose work is too specific for off-the-shelf software. I studied in Torino, Karlsruhe and München, worked in Dublin, went freelance in Lyon, and came back to Torino to co-found Strumenta.

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