Compiler Design2025CLI Tools

Brainrot Programming Language

~/An esoteric programming language built from scratch in C, integrating internet meme culture into a fully functional programming syntax with custom lexer, parser, and interpreter.

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Context & Problem

The Challenge

Learning compiler design theory can feel abstract and disconnected from practice. Traditional educational compilers are dry and uninspiring, making it hard for students to engage with the fundamentals of language implementation like lexing, parsing, and interpretation.

The Solution

Brainrot makes compiler design fun and accessible by wrapping core concepts in meme-inspired syntax. The fully functional language supports variables, arithmetic, conditionals, loops, and logical operations — all built from scratch in C with a custom lexer/parser pipeline. Packaged as an npm module for easy installation.

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Architecture & Tech Stack

Tech Stack Used

Core

C Language

Compiler

Custom Lexer Custom Parser Interpreter

Distribution

npm Package

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Key Takeaways

Building a programming language from scratch gave me an intimate understanding of how compilers work — from tokenization to AST construction to interpretation. It proved that educational tools don't have to be boring to be effective, and that creative constraints can actually deepen technical learning.

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