syntax-directed translation

Syntax-directed translation is a method used in programming language processing where the structure of code—its syntax—is used to automatically generate other information or code. It involves associating rules with parts of the language's grammar, so as the code is parsed (analyzed for correctness), the system simultaneously creates things like intermediate representations, translations, or code snippets. Essentially, it combines the process of understanding the syntax with transforming that understanding into useful outputs, making the process efficient and systematic for compilers or interpreters.