predictive parser

noun

A recursive descent parser that does not require backtracking.

Meanings

nounpredictive parser (plural predictive parsers)

plural predictive parsers

  1. computingA recursive descent parser that does not require backtracking.

Translations

Icelandic framsýnn þáttari
  • framsýnn þáttarirecursive descent parser that doesn't require backtracking
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