[ale] [ale-admin] Jikes for Linux Goes Open Source on alphaWorks!

[solrac at us.ibm.com]

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Jikes Goes Open Source!

IBM is announcing the availability of the source code
for its Jikes Java technology, developed by IBM Research.
Users have asked IBM to consider offering Jikes source
code, and we listened!

Jikes is a fast, simple, source code to byte code compiler
that emphasizes strict adherence to the Java language
definition. It is a high-quality tool that will help developers
quickly create Java applications. We look forward to
having Java developers collaborate with IBM to enhance
Jikes' capabilities, as well as port it to new platforms, which
will further  the adoption of Java-based solutions in the
marketplace.

You can get the Jikes Source Code here:

http://www.alphaworks.ibm.com/formula/JikesOS


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Another Jikes Technology Released Today:


Jikes Parser Generator

The Jikes Parser Generator uses grammar-analysis and
table-compression algorithms to offer better table compression
and automatic error recovery.

Jikes Parser Generator is a parser generator that accepts as input
an annotated description for a language grammar and produces
text files suitable for inclusion in a parser for that language. It is
similar in function and use to the widely-available parser generators
Yacc and Bison.

It also provides support for automatic diagnosis and recovery
from syntactic errors. It is the parser generator used by the Jikes
Compiler. Jikes Parser Generator can generate parsers for LALR(k)
grammars and produce output suitable for use with parsers written
in Java, C, or C++.

You can get the JikesParser Generator here:

http://www.alphaworks.ibm.com/formula/JikesPG


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Frank Carlos
alphaWorks
http://www.alphaworks.ibm.com