AST transformations

AST transformations involve modifying the Abstract Syntax Tree (AST), which is a structured, tree-like representation of computer code. Think of the AST as a detailed map of the code’s elements and their relationships. Transforming the AST means changing, optimizing, or reordering parts of this map to improve performance, add features, or prepare code for execution. This process allows developers or tools to analyze and manipulate code systematically at a structural level, enabling tasks like code optimization, refactoring, or translation between programming languages.