[meta-sig] Proposal: Parser SIG

[Guido van Rossum]

> Martin von Loewis presented a paper at Python10 comparing several
> different parser generators in order to assess which one would be
> worth adding to the standard library.  Jonathan Riehl suggested
> creating a Parser SIG, and I offered to run it.  (Alternatively we can
> revive the name 'String-SIG'; that would be fine with me, too.)
> The details follow:
> 
> Parser SIG: Selection of a parser for the standard library
> 
> Description: This SIG is for discussing and comparing several
> different parser generators in order to assess which one would be
> worth adding to the standard library.
> 
> Deliverables (in roughly this order):
> 
> 1) A list of requirements for a parser generator suitable for
>    inclusion.  
> 
> 2) If no parser meets those requirements, the SIG might work to
>    enhance one or more parsers until the requirements are met.
> 
> 3) A recommendation for a parser to include.  The BDFL can then
>    ignore or follow the recommendation as he sees fit.

+1.  I'm most worried about #2 -- let's try to avoid making this into
a bottomless pit of trying to build a better mousetrap.

--Guido van Rossum (home page: http://www.python.org/~guido/)