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Programming Language Theory Concept

Context-sensitive

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  • computation theory
  • linguistics
  • syntax grammar

A grammar where production rules can depend on surrounding symbols (context) - type systems handle this level; e.g., \"variable must be declared before use\" requires checking context of the usage site.

A grammar where production rules can depend on surrounding symbols (context) - type systems handle this level; e.g., "variable must be declared before use" requires checking context of the usage site.