Mapping Java to XML

[jmcq]

Say hypothetically, I wanted to create a tool that counted the number of methods in a Java program. The tool would parse the Java code looking for methods and count them.

But what if I had a C++ program and I wanted to count the number of methods in that program. I cannot use the tool I have developed since the syntax for a C++ method and a Java method are different.

My question is, would it be possible to define the syntax for a Java method using XML?
Then develop a tool (that uses the XML) to count the number of methods in a program.

Then the tool could be used for many languages - all that needs to change is the XML representation of a method.

Is this possible or can anyone see how it could be done?

Thanks.

 

[CubeE101]

You "could" use xml to describe the syntax...

You might want to look into using regular expessions to parse/count the functions...

In C++ there is little difference between a function and a variable, so it might get a little confusing, but, is still possible...

if memory serves...
Java uses the keyword function to mark a function such as...
function int FUN(){...}
Where C++ leaves the function word out...
int FUN(){...}

I think it would be an interesting project...

Goodluck,
-Josh

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