A little language for surveys: constructing an internal DSL in Ruby

Using a problem domain motivated by Bentley's"Little Languages" column [1], this paper explores the use of the Ruby programming language's flexible syntax, dynamic nature, and reflexive metaprogramming facilities to implement an internal domain-specific language (DSL) for surveys. Categories and Subject Descriptors D.3.2 [Programming Languages]: Language Classifications--Specialized application languages General Terms Design, Languages Keywords Domain specific language, Ruby, reflexive metaprogramming

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2008
• Where: ACMSE
• Authors: H. Conrad Cunningham
• Keywords: ACMSE 2008, Internal Domain-specific Language, Programming Languages, Ruby Programming Language, Theoretical Computer Science