Where can I find information on building computer programs from other programs

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I've searched the internet but find limited information on writing programs that build other unique programs. Any links
would be appreciated. I mean I want to build actual code with a program such as JavaScript writes other JavaScript. I have been able to do this with a limited success using php and JavaScript but I rarely get code that compiles and runs Thanks for your time.

What I have tried:

I've Google searched the internet.

Posted 28-Jul-18 15:13pm

calmchess

Updated 16-Aug-18 13:44pm

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OriginalGriff 29-Jul-18 3:30am

This is not a good question - we cannot work out from that little what you are trying to do.
Remember that we can't see your screen, access your HDD, or read your mind - we only get exactly what you type to work with. And we have no idea what you are trying to achieve!

And if you really mean to do this in Javascript, think again ... you have no direct access to the client file system in JS.

Use the "Improve question" widget to edit your question and provide better information.

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Richard MacCutchan · Answer 1 · 2018-07-28T23:10:00

Solution 1

Programs that create other programs are usually called compilers. So you need to Google for the components required to convert source code to object code. Start with lex and yacc, which are used in the parsing of source statements, Apache Ant - Welcome[^] etc.

Posted 28-Jul-18 23:10pm

Richard MacCutchan

Patrice T · Answer 2 · 2018-07-29T04:42:00

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I've searched the internet but find limited information on writing programs that build other unique programs.

The name for those programs is 'compiler'.
Writing a compiler is not for beginners, it is advanced topic.
if you want to learn about compilers, I recommend the dragon book:
Dragon Book - Wikipedia[^]
Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools - Wikipedia[^]

Gerry Schmitz · Answer 3 · 2018-07-29T10:23:00

Solution 3

I think you will have better luck with "code generation" using C# or Java; versus "JavaScript".

Java Code Generation (Metaprogramming, Reflection, wtv) - Stack Overflow[^]

Using the CodeDOM | Microsoft Docs[^]

Posted 29-Jul-18 10:23am

Gerry Schmitz