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What is the fastest parser generator tool for C# output?

I am looking for a parser generator tool which gives C# output and fairly fast. My objective is to parse JSON like text and create CLR object out of it. I used GOLD Parser engine for this but it turned out to be slow for my need. Can anyone please suggest me a good and fast parser generator tool which emits C# code? I heard about Irony and ANTLR but don't have experience with them. Do they generate considerably faster parser or is there any better options?

Solution

  • I think you should consider the GPLEX Scanner Generator. This is the fastest one used in the case of lexical specifications that do not require backtracking, and do not have anchored pattern.

    Else, you can also go for the SLK Parser Generator ( It supports C,C++,Java,C# languages).

    Also be in touch with this question.
    It asks about improving th GOLD Parser that you have used : [Improve the GOLD Parser]