If I want to write a compiler and hand roll my own lexer/parser (no lex/yacc or antlr) what is the easiest approach? If a developer wants to become a good C programmer, is it useful to study gcc documentation? How important is studying the documentation for ...
puddling. 1  the act of a person or thing that puddles. 2  Metallurgy. the act or process of melting pig iron in a reverberatory furnace (puddling furnace) and converting it into wrought iron. 3  the act or method of making puddle. 4  puddle (def 3).
Puddling is a metallurgical process which was used during the Industrial Revolution as a means of making iron and steel.It is used by subjecting pig iron or any other impure metal to intense heat and frequent stirring inside a furnace, and in the presence of oxidizing substances.he process of puddling begins by preparing the furnace. While at a low temperature, the furnace is painted on the inside with iron oxides such as hematite. This step prevents molten iron from burning through.