If I want to write a compiler and hand roll my own lexer/parser (no lex/yacc or antlr) what is the easiest approach? If a developer wants to become a good C programmer, is it useful to study gcc documentation? How important is studying the documentation for ...
puddling. 1  the act of a person or thing that puddles. 2  Metallurgy. the act or process of melting pig iron in a reverberatory furnace (puddling furnace) and converting it into wrought iron. 3  the act or method of making puddle. 4  puddle (def 3).
to dabble in water, poke in mud, mid-15c., from puddle (n.); extended sense in iron manufacture is turn and stir (molten iron) in a furnace. Related: Puddled; puddling.