Using Parsing Expression Grammars to rewrite source code

In plain words

Using Parsing Expression Grammars to rewrite source code is a developer tool that uses PEG parsing to automatically transform and refactor code. It is designed for programmers who need to modify codebases systematically across multiple files. The tool stands out by enabling pattern-based rewrites through grammar definitions rather than manual code changes, making large-scale refactoring more efficient and consistent.

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