"A syntax error occurs when the string of input tokens is not a sentence in the language." From Modern Compiler Implementation in Java, Appel.
I've spent a pretty frustrating 24 hours+ (sleep included) trying to grade a ridiculous exam, so I felt like doing something silly. From Eric Florenzo's blog (et al):
- Grab the nearest book.
- Open it to page 56.
- Find the fifth sentence.
- Post the text of the sentence in your journal along with these instructions.
- Don't dig for your favorite book, the cool book, or the intellectual one: pick the CLOSEST.
My quote was dumb. Too bad that book was the closest, instead of the Dragon book (or the only non-textbook in vicinity, Chainfire by Terry Goodkind)...I think it's time to rearrange my shelf.
