Flex is a tool for generating lexical analyzers, commonly known as scanners. It helps developers build efficient text processing applications quickly.
Key features
- Generates C source code for scanners.
- Supports regular expressions for pattern matching.
- Easy integration with tools like Bison.
- Customizable for various programming needs.
- Robust error handling capabilities.
Pros
- Completely free to use.
- Widely used in the development community.
- Extensive documentation and examples.
- Good performance for large input files.
Cons
- May have a steep learning curve for beginners.
- Limited support for advanced language features.
- Output can be complex and hard to debug.