ANTLR (Another Tool for Language Recognition)

ANTLR (Another Tool for Language Recognition) is a software framework used to automate the process of creating parsers—programs that analyze text based on specific grammar rules. It enables developers to define the structure of a language or data format, and then automatically generates code to identify and process that structure. This is useful for building interpreters, compilers, or tools that understand programming languages, data files, or custom command languages, making complex language processing more efficient and less error-prone. Essentially, ANTLR helps computers understand and work with structured text by turning language specifications into functional code.