MarkdownToHtmlCompiler

This compiler will convert a Markdown file into an HTML output.

Notes

Recursive Descent Parser: This is the primary algorithm you'll use. It's a top-down parsing technique where a set of recursive functions "descend" through the grammar of your simple Markdown language. For example, a parse_document() function would call parse_line(), which in turn might call parse_bold_text() or parse_italic_text(). This method is intuitive and easy to implement for a simple grammar.

Stack: A stack is essential for handling nested elements. For instance, if you allow bold text inside italic text (This is bold and italic text), you can push the _ token onto the stack and then push the * token. When you encounter the closing *, you check if the top of the stack matches. This ensures that all tags are correctly opened and closed. Your presentation can visually demonstrate this process with a stack diagram.

Hash Map or Map: A hash map (std::unordered_map) or a map (std::map) can be used to efficiently store and retrieve the HTML equivalent for each Markdown tag. For example, you could map # to <h1> or "_" to <em>. This provides O(1) average-case lookup time.

Targets

• [-] Convert a .md file to an .html output

Reaches

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