BASIC Language Parser (Java)

This project is a Java-based parser for a BASIC-like programming language. It processes variable assignments, arithmetic expressions, conditionals (IF statements), and user input (INPUT, PRINT).

📌 How to Clone & Run This Project

🚀 1️⃣ Clone the Repository

Open a terminal or command prompt and run: git clone https://github.com/Eashamashud/BASIC-Language-Parser.git cd BASIC-Language-Parser

📌 2️⃣ Ensure Java is Installed

Make sure Java 8+ is installed on your system:

If Java is not installed:

• Windows: Download Java from Oracle or install via Chocolatey:

• Mac: Install via Homebrew:

• Linux (Ubuntu/Debian):

---

📌 3️⃣ Running the Project

✅ Option 1: Run via Terminal (Command Line)

For those not using an IDE, compile and run the project using: javac -d bin src/*.java java -cp bin Basic path/to/test-file.basic

📌 Example Usage: java -cp bin Basic src/basic_test_file.basic

---

✅ Option 2: Run in IntelliJ IDEA (Recommended)

1. Open the project in IntelliJ IDEA.
2. Mark src as a Sources Root:
   • In Project Explorer, right-click src → "Mark Directory as" → "Sources Root".
3. Edit Run Configurations:
   • Go to Run → Edit Configurations.
   • Under "Program Arguments", paste the full path to your test file.
   • Click Apply, then OK.
4. Run the Project:
   • Find Basic.main(), then press Run ▶️.

---

✅ Option 3: Run in VS Code / Eclipse

If you're using VS Code or Eclipse, ensure Java is set up correctly, and run the program with a test file as a command-line argument.

For VS Code:

• Install the Java Extension Pack (if not installed).
• Open the project in VS Code.
• Modify "args" in launch.json: "args": ["src/basic_test_file.basic"]

For Eclipse:

• Import the project as a Java Project.
• Right-click src, select "Build Path" → "Use as Source Folder".
• Go to Run Configurations → Arguments, add the test file path under "Program Arguments".
• Click Run.

---