[webkit-dev] What is the reason for changing JavaScript parser from bison parser(LR) to Top-To-Down Recursion parser?

[Konstantin Tokarev]

30.11.2011, 12:00, "PandaCanFly" <zpc85 at 126.com>:
> In my opinion, the bison parser implements LR analyzer, handwritten parser implements Top-To-Down analyzer. I remember some compiling book says "LR analyzer is better and faster than Top-To-Down analyzer".

IMHO, this phrase doesn't mean that *any* LR analyzer is better and faster than *any* Top-To-Down analyzer.

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Regards,
Konstantin