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May 17, 2024 · Fundamentals
Using Lex to Build a Simple cat‑Like Utility and an SQL Syntax Highlighter
This article demonstrates how to use the Lex lexical analyzer generator to build a minimal cat‑like utility by creating an empty rule file, then extends the technique to develop a simple SQL syntax highlighter with colorized output, explaining the role of %% separators, default rules, and compilation steps.
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