JEP - Java Math Expression Parser

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# JEP

- Basic Usage
- Variables
- Data types
- Operators
- Functions
- Advanced Features
- Grammar
- FAQ
- Version History

# Extensions

- Overview
- XJep
- Differentiation
- Vectors and Matrices
- Groups
- Version History

# Advanced features

## Manipulating expressions

The getTopNode() method can be used to get the expression tree after parsing an expression. This will be useful if you want to do more than just evaluate the expressions you parse. For example, you may want to determine the derivative of an expression. In order to be able to this, you will need direct access to the expression tree.

The expression tree consists of nodes. Each of the nodes in the parse tree is an object of one of the following types:

- ASTFunNode - Functions and operators
- ASTConstant - Constants
- ASTVarNode - Variables

All of them extend the SimpleNode class (which implements the Node interface). Binary operators (+,-,*,/...) and functions are ASTFunNodes. The type of operator (the function class) is stored in the pfmc member, and as a string in the name member. Use the getPFMC() and getName() methods to access these members.

To traverse the expression tree you can use a visitor class (ParserDumpVisitor is an example class used to print out all the nodes). Look at the EvaluatorVisitor class to see how expressions are evaluated using the Visitor design pattern.