Ruby Grammar Definition?

Ruby Grammar|Parser Currently the Ruby language has no reference grammar other than that found in the open source C implementation. This makes creating Ruby tools and alternative Ruby implmentations which are compatible difficult. The goal of this project is to provide a open source definition of the Ruby language to enable the development of Ruby tools. Ruby Grammar The developer will review the RubyC implementation and write an LL(1) grammar to faciliate the implementation of a simple top down parser of Ruby in Ruby. The grammar should be delivered in the form of a Pascal style railroad charts or equivalent. Ruby In Ruby Parser The coder may bid on just the Ruby Grammar and/or a Ruby Parser in Ruby which implements the Grammar. The coder must be able to demonstrate the correctness of their Grammar/Parser. ## Deliverables 1) Specification of Ruby Grammar, allow with sufficient documentation to convince the buyer that the grammar is accurate and complete. e.g. parse existing Ruby progarms using an LL(1) parser. TBD 2) If a Ruby Parser is being implemented. Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done. e.g. Parse existing Ruby code to demonstrate parser identifies correct and incorrect Ruby programs. TBD 3) It is the intent of the buyer to release the code and associated tests under the terms of the open source Ruby license or better however to protect the buyer the following terms terms apply. All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the coder's Seller Legal Agreement). ## Platform There should be no plaftorm limitations other than requiring a Ruby implementation.