From: tk@ic.unicamp.br   
      
   > [... And I have to   
   > say that if you have CS degree and are unable to figure out what a   
   > LALR parser does, there's something wrong with your CS degree. -John]   
      
   I agree with our moderator and am somewhat surprised by this   
   discussion.  IMHO compiler construction requires knowledge of many   
   different techniques and is usually an advanced course in CS   
   undergraduate programs.  Trying to do it without knowing the basics   
   and lots of experience may be an amusing pastime but cannot be   
   considered a serious endeavor.  I don't mean you necessarily need a   
   formal CS degree but you do have be able to read (and understand!)   
   more advanced material.   
      
   -- tk   
      
   PS: But literature review was very interesting!   
      
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