Implementation of Wyltl: An Imperative Language with a Dual Interpreter – Compiler Architecture

Abstract

When using a programming language, a common drawback is the prevalence of resource constraints. A lack of resources often results in programs executing faster on high end hardware in comparison to middling or low-end hardware. While a core tenant of programming is optimization, with which entire industries have been built upon, when implementing a programming language, the process becomes significantly more complex. Minute slowdowns in a programming language implementation could very quickly result in major slowdown when executing some code. This paper examines the process of implementing the Wyltl language while balancing the need for performance and resource efficiency provided precious insight and hints towards future optimization, and the unique challenges and opportunities for evolution. Including evaluation of varying parsers, processors and technologies. The evaluation of different parsers and processors was done throughout development with a varied range of programming language optimization techniques being followed as required.