Tagged Questions
8
votes
2answers
333 views
Documenting a programming language: Reference Manual
We are looking at revamping documentation across our product line. Part of that includes reference manuals for a programming language used as part of the system.
When writing a reference manual for a ...
2
votes
1answer
127 views
Should I provide a language reference in addition to a formal specification for the programming language I am designing?
I am designing a programming language, and I would like to provide a complete documentation for it.
So far, I have planned to write the following documents:
An initial design outline, mostly as a ...
1
vote
2answers
102 views
How to use the APIs for different platforms?
From what I know, learning a programming language consists of :
1- Learning the syntax
2- Learning how does the language handle\use\implement its "abilities" (Classes, delegates, structs, ...
8
votes
4answers
438 views
How are undocumented functions discovered?
I've always wondered how do you find undocumented / private API ?
Example the Apple undocumented / private API, Play Station, Windows Phone 7, Win32 Kernel, Windows API, hidden callback, etc...
...
11
votes
2answers
509 views
What are the preferred documentation tools for the major programming languages?
I'm interested in compiling a list of major programming languages and their preferred documentation toolsets. To scope this a bit:
The exact structure of the answer may vary from language to ...
10
votes
5answers
321 views
How do I go about writing a programming language specification?
I really enjoy programming language design. Sometimes I think my language projects and their potential users would benefit from a comprehensive standards document. I've looked at many language ...
