shallow embedding
"Shallow embedding" is a technique used to represent one language or system within another, emphasizing simplicity and speed.
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Definition
C2Programming Languages
(technical, academic)A method where domain-specific languages are directly implemented using the constructs of a host language, without creating a separate abstract syntax tree.
Example
- Shallow embedding allows quick interpretation using the host language's built-in features.
C2Logic and Formal Systems
(technical, academic)A technique of representing one formal system within another by directly mapping its syntax and semantics to the host system's constructs.
Example
- Shallow embedding in logic often results in less expressive power compared to deep embedding.
Similar
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