Projects sharing features with Expr

The Common Expression Language specification is a formal standard for a non-Turing-complete expression language designed for safe, portable, and fast logic evaluation. It serves as a cross-language logic standard and a declarative policy language, providing a consistent semantic framework for executing boolean expressions and data transformations across different programming environments. This specification acts as an embedded expression engine that allows applications to integrate portable logic for evaluating user-defined configurations. It is specifically designed to enable safe user-defin

govaluate is a Go expression evaluator and runtime logic parser. It functions as a dynamic rule engine that converts string-based expressions into executable operations, allowing for the calculation of mathematical and logical expressions at runtime. The library enables the execution of business rules and custom formulas without recompiling source code. It supports extending evaluation behavior through the injection of external parameters and the execution of user-defined custom functions. The system provides capabilities for dynamic data validation, including regular expression matching and

RulesEngine is a business logic evaluator for .NET that executes complex rule workflows and dynamic expressions against input data. It functions as a dynamic expression evaluator and an externalized logic framework, allowing the definition and management of business rules in JSON format to change application behavior without recompiling code. The project decouples decision logic from source code by loading policies from external files or databases. It supports the registration of custom classes and methods to extend standard expression capabilities through type injection. The framework cover

This project is a Lisp interpreter implementation guide and framework designed to teach the core principles of programming language design. It provides a structured, step-by-step technical framework for building a functional Lisp language from scratch, featuring a specialized interpreter engine and an S-expression parser that converts syntax into abstract syntax trees. The project emphasizes a code-as-data metaprogramming framework, enabling the implementation of macros, quoting, and quasiquoting to transform expressions during evaluation. It is designed with host language agnosticism, allowi

Power-Fx is a declarative logic framework and low-code formula language based on Excel formulas. It functions as an expression parser and evaluator that transforms formula strings into an abstract syntax tree to execute logical operations and resolve values. The project provides a standardized integration layer to connect formula-based logic to external data sources for querying and pushing records. This allows for the definition of business rules and calculations that can be shared as consistent logic across different applications and platforms.

HCL is a configuration language implementation designed for parsing, evaluating, and encoding structured settings through the use of blocks and attributes. It functions as a configuration AST parser and a schema-based decoder that maps attributes and blocks to internal data structures using predefined rules. The project includes an expression evaluation engine that resolves dynamic values and cross-references through multi-phase processing of variables and functions. It also provides a configuration file formatter to standardize the layout and indentation of source code for consistent visual

Oils is a Unix shell interpreter and scripting language runtime that combines a modern shell language with POSIX and Bash compatibility. It functions as a structured data shell, integrating JSON and J8 formats to manage complex data without relying on string parsing. The system is distinguished by a C++ transpiled interpreter that converts a subset of Python source code into strongly typed C++ for high-performance execution. It features a garbage-collected typed runtime that supports prototype-based polymorphism, lexical closures, and reference-based variable mutation. To decouple shell logic

Liquid is a secure template engine and markup language used to generate dynamic HTML or text by combining static templates with backend data. It functions as a web template renderer that transforms markup into final output while restricting available logic to prevent arbitrary code execution. The engine focuses on secure markup execution, providing a restricted environment where user-provided templates cannot access sensitive system data. It utilizes a safe evaluation sandbox to ensure that only a predefined set of instructions can be executed. The system includes capabilities for template s

Scriban is a .NET text templating engine and embedded scripting language used for dynamic text generation. It functions as an abstract syntax tree manipulation tool and a template parser, allowing for the conversion of scripts into visitable trees for analysis, modification, and rendering. The engine is specifically designed for Native AOT compatibility, utilizing a reflection-free API to execute templates in trimmed environments. It also provides a dedicated parser and conversion system for Liquid templates, enabling the migration and execution of Liquid scripts within .NET. The project cov

Boa is a high-performance JavaScript engine and parser designed to execute JavaScript code and analyze source code structure. It functions as a runtime environment for executing scripts to automate tasks or process data, providing both a command-line JavaScript interpreter and a tool for converting source code into abstract syntax trees. The engine is capable of compiling to WebAssembly, allowing the runtime to be deployed and executed within web browser environments. It includes an interactive read-eval-print loop for real-time logic testing and snippet execution via a terminal. The system

Rhai is an embedded scripting engine and dynamically typed language designed for integration into Rust applications. It functions as an abstract syntax tree compiler and native interop layer, allowing developers to map Rust types and functions into a scripting environment for bidirectional communication. The project serves as a framework for creating customizable domain-specific languages. It allows for the definition of custom operators, syntax, and restricted execution environments, enabling the creation of specialized languages with tailored functional sets. The engine covers a broad rang

hogan.js is a logic-less template compiler and Mustache templating engine. It transforms static templates into executable JavaScript functions to generate data-driven strings without using conditional or looping logic. The system focuses on precompilation to eliminate parsing overhead during runtime execution. This includes a precompiled template library and a command line interface for converting template files into optimized JavaScript. The engine handles dynamic content generation through template compilation and data rendering. It supports reusable UI fragments via partials and allows fo

language-ext is a functional programming framework for C# that provides a suite of immutable data structures and monadic types. It enables the implementation of pure functional programming patterns, utilizing containers to manage side effects, optional values, and error handling. The library is distinguished by its advanced concurrency and state management tools, including a software transactional memory system and lock-free atomic references. It also provides specialized utilities for distributed systems, such as vector clocks for causality tracking and deterministic data conflict resolution

Pholcus is a distributed web crawling system designed for large-scale data scraping. It employs a master-worker distribution model to coordinate high-concurrency scraping tasks across a network of remote client nodes, enabling both horizontal and vertical data collection. The system features a hot-loadable rule engine that allows extraction and navigation logic to be updated at runtime without restarting the process. It handles dynamic content through headless browser integration and bypasses bot detection using proxy rotation, automated user authentication, and simulated human behavior. The

TIC-80 is a fantasy console platform and multi-language game engine that provides a virtual retro game development environment. It operates via a bytecode virtual machine that executes game logic within fixed memory and resolution constraints. The project distinguishes itself by offering integrated asset editors for pixel art, tile maps, and a pattern-based chiptune audio workstation all within a single environment. It supports multi-language scripting, allowing developers to write logic in Lua, JavaScript, or Ruby, and provides a standalone game exporter to package projects into native execu

Shumway is a browser-based Flash emulation system designed to execute Shockwave Flash content without the need for native plugins. It focuses on the preservation of legacy Flash content by rendering SWF files within modern web browsers. The project utilizes a JavaScript-based virtual machine to parse and execute SWF bytecode, recreating the original program logic. This environment simulates a CPU and memory layout to enable the display and playback of interactive animations and applications. The system manages a software-based rendering pipeline that draws vector shapes and bitmaps onto a ca

Liteflow is a component-based rule engine and workflow orchestrator used to define business logic through a chain of reusable components. It utilizes a structured data language to map logic paths, functioning as a dynamic workflow engine for managing sequences of synchronous and asynchronous tasks. The project is distinguished by its support for hot deployment, allowing rule definitions and execution logic to be updated in real time without restarting the application. It also features a multi-language scripting engine that embeds external scripts into business rules to enable flexible logic c

QLExpress is a dynamic scripting engine and expression language for the Java platform. It functions as a runtime expression evaluator and business rule engine, allowing applications to execute scripts and evaluate business logic without requiring system recompilation. The engine distinguishes itself through a secure scripting sandbox that enforces security policies via class whitelisting and execution timeouts. It supports high-precision mathematics to prevent rounding errors and provides language alias support to create domain-specific languages that resemble natural language. Additional cap

Luau is a high-performance programming language evolved from Lua 5.1. It consists of a bytecode virtual machine, an embeddable scripting engine, and a static code analyzer designed to provide a secure, sandboxed execution environment for host applications. The project is distinguished by its gradual typing system, which combines automatic type inference with optional manual annotations to detect bugs without requiring full static typing. It also features native vector mathematics for high-performance operations and a specialized debugging system that uses bytecode patching to minimize executi

The expression-language is a lightweight calculation component and parser tool that compiles and evaluates single-line string expressions against runtime variables. It functions as an expression engine that parses logical expressions into executable code or evaluates them directly against provided variables and functions to power dynamic rule evaluation and configuration. The engine features a complete architecture covering lexical tokenisation, intermediate code generation, and execution caching. It parses expression strings into hierarchical abstract syntax trees to enable programmatic insp

Temporal is a distributed workflow orchestration engine designed to manage fault-tolerant, stateful, and long-running background processes. It functions as a platform for coordinating complex cross-service operations, ensuring consistency and reliability in distributed environments by decoupling workflow orchestration from task execution. The platform distinguishes itself through a deterministic, event-sourced execution model that reconstructs workflow state by re-executing code from an immutable event log. This approach isolates non-deterministic side effects into managed activities, allowin

This project is a compiler development tutorial that provides a series of guides and exercises for building a complete compiler from scratch. It focuses on the implementation of a structured compilation pipeline to transform high-level source code into executable machine instructions. The project covers the creation of a machine code generator for specific processor architectures and a static analysis framework. This framework includes methodologies for implementing type checking and constant folding to verify logic correctness before the final execution phase. The instructional material enc

This project is a JavaScript code protection tool designed to transform source code into a version that is difficult for humans to read. Its primary purpose is to protect intellectual property and prevent reverse engineering by altering the original program logic. The tool employs several advanced techniques to hinder analysis, including control flow flattening and the injection of dead code. It can compile functions into custom bytecode executed by an embedded virtual machine and encrypt string literals to prevent static analysis of text. Additional capabilities include anti-debugging mecha

AlgoXY is a functional programming educational book and technical publication produced as a LaTeX digital book. It serves as a programming education resource and library focused on functional algorithms and data structures. The project provides a collection of persistent data structures, such as trees and heaps, designed for immutable state management. It includes a series of implementation exercises and verified answers to teach core computer science concepts through the practical application of functional logic. The content covers the design of persistent data structures and the implementa

This is the original C source code for the Quake game engine, a landmark first-person shooter engine from the 1990s. It is a retro game engine that renders 3D environments and processes player input in real time using CPU-based software rendering rather than GPU acceleration. The engine supports networked multiplayer gameplay over LAN or internet connections and is designed to be moddable, allowing users to create and run custom game modifications and levels. The engine's architecture includes a Binary Space Partition tree for efficient world geometry organization and visibility determination

This project is an educational implementation of a relational database engine written in C. It functions as a SQLite clone, demonstrating the internal mechanics of a database system through a C-based systems project that focuses on manual memory management and file I/O. The engine is distinguished by its use of a bytecode virtual machine, which executes database operations by compiling SQL statements into low-level instructions. It utilizes a B-tree database engine to organize records in a balanced tree structure, ensuring efficient insertion, search, and range scanning. The system covers co

IREE is an MLIR-based compiler toolchain and runtime designed to translate machine learning models from various frameworks into optimized binaries for execution across diverse hardware targets. It provides a unified pipeline to ingest models from PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, and ONNX, lowering them into a common intermediate representation for deployment on CPUs, GPUs, and bare-metal embedded systems. The project distinguishes itself through a bytecode virtual machine and a hardware abstraction layer that decouple high-level model logic from specific hardware instruction sets. It supports sophis