Re: [boost] Re: an XML API in boost

From: Larry Evans (jcampbell3_at_[hidden])
Date: 2003-06-02 07:40:24

Reece Dunn wrote:
> Anthony Williams wrote:
> 
>> > Writing an XML parser from scratch for boost should, IMHO, have these
>> > features:

[snip]

> 
> Writing a lexer/parser is a complex task. It wasn't a requirement, more 
> a suggestion/my opinion on what a boost XML library should be like. 
> There are four possible options:
> 

[snip]

> [4] Use another lexer/parser generator. This is an unknown, and again 
> with the Boost distribution.

I'd suggest pccts or antlr:

   http://www.antlr.org

It can generate c++ code.  IIRC, it has good error recovery, which is 
something SPIRIT is a bit weak in.