Build Your Own Markdown to HTML converter from scratch using Python and ANTLR

Deepanshu Lulla (~deepanshu1)


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Description: Markdown is a popular lightweight markup language for creating formatted text, especially for web content. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to build their Markdown to HTML converter using the power of Python programming and ANTLR, a powerful parser generator.

During the workshop, participants will gain a solid understanding of the Markdown syntax and how it translates to HTML markup.

Using Python, participants will learn how to leverage the ANTLR library, which provides a simple and efficient way to generate parsers and handle complex grammar rules. They will dive into the basics of parsing, tokenizing, and abstract syntax trees (ASTs) to transform Markdown input into HTML output.

Key Workshop Topics: 1. Introduction to Markdown: Understanding the syntax and structure of Markdown. 2. ANTLR Overview: Exploring the ANTLR parser generator and its capabilities. 3. Setting Up the Development Environment: Configuring Python and ANTLR for the project. 4. Parsing Markdown: Defining grammar rules and creating the Markdown parser using ANTLR. 5. Tokenizing Markdown: Implementing tokenization to handle individual Markdown elements. 6. Generating HTML: Converting parsed Markdown to HTML using Python. 7. Handling Markdown Features: Implementing support for headings, lists, emphasis, links, and images. 8. Error Handling: Incorporating error handling and graceful recovery into the converter. 9. Testing and Debugging: Techniques for testing and debugging the Markdown to HTML converter. 10. Enhancements and Customization: Adding additional features and customizing the converter's behavior.

By the end of the workshop, participants will have gained the knowledge and practical skills to build their own Markdown to HTML converter from scratch using Python and ANTLR. They will leave with a solid foundation in parsing techniques, an understanding of how to transform Markdown syntax into HTML markup, and the ability to customize the converter to suit their specific needs.

Note: Basic knowledge of Python programming is recommended for participants attending this workshop. Familiarity with parsing concepts and HTML syntax will be beneficial but is not required.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of Python programming is recommended for participants attending this workshop. Familiarity with parsing concepts and HTML syntax will be beneficial but is not required.

Speaker Info:

Deepanshu Lulla is a software engineer whoose interests lie in developing and maintaining large scale systems. His alma mater include Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA and National Institute of technology,Bhopal,MP, India both premier and recognized institutes in their respective countries.He wishes to solve challenging problems of developing systems that really scale while ensuring they do not compromise in security aspects.He believes both scalability and security aren’t someting that can be added later but need to be integrated in initial system design and requirements process.

Speaker Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepanshululla/

deepanshululla.com

Section: Developer tools and automation
Type: Workshops
Target Audience: Beginner
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