Flex
Flex
http://flex.sourceforge.net
Flex is a tool for generating programs that recognize lexical patterns in text. There are many applications for Flex, including writing compilers in conjunction with GNU Bison. Flex is a free implementation of the well known Lex program. It features a Lex compatibility mode, and also provides several new features such as exclusive start conditions.
Documentation
User manual available in HTML, Info, ASCII, dvi, PostScript, and TeXinfo formats from http://flex.sourceforge.net/manual/
Related Projects
Licensing
| License | Verified by | Verified on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSD AdClause | Janet Casey | 10 January 2003 |
Leaders and contributors
| Contact(s) | Role |
|---|---|
 W. L. Estes | Maintainer |
| Vern Paxson | Contributor |
Resources and communication
| Audience | Resource type | URI |
|---|---|---|
| Bug Tracking | VCS Repository Webview | |
| Developer | Mailing List Info/Archive | http://lists.sourceforge.net/mailman/listinfo/flex-announce |
| Support | Mailing List Info/Archive | http://lists.sourceforge.net/mailman/listinfo/flex-help |
Software prerequisites
This entry (in part or in whole) was last reviewed on 28 July 2009.
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