Foreword
I have always enjoyed working with compilers, the engineering part of it as much as the creative process, on crafting my own language. Programming languages in general and Domain Specific Languages (DSLs) in particular are something I’m very passionate about.
The concept of DSLs is nothing new. For example, Lisp developers have developed and used “little languages” for a long time. But in recent years DSLs have become more widely used and adopted in the industry in general. The tools and techniques have matured, and it has never been easier to start exploring the wonderful world of language design.
DSLs, as most languages, are about communication. A well-crafted DSL communicates the essence and means of the domain it represents in ...
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