Thompson's construction algorithm

algorithm relating regular expressions to NFAs
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Thompson's construction algorithm

Summary

Thompson's construction algorithm is an algorithm[1]. It draws 89 Wikipedia views per month (algorithm category, ranking #81 of 337).[2]

Key Facts

  • Thompson's construction algorithm is credited with the discovery of Q1107006[3].
  • Thompson's construction algorithm's instance of is recorded as algorithm[4].
  • Q1107006 is named after Thompson's construction algorithm[5].
  • Thompson's construction algorithm's Commons category is recorded as Thompson's construction (formal language theory)[6].
  • Thompson's construction algorithm's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0n529d8[7].

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Designation and Status

Thompson's construction algorithm's instance of is recorded as algorithm[4].

History and Context

Q1107006 is named after Thompson's construction algorithm[5].

Why It Matters

Thompson's construction algorithm draws 89 Wikipedia views per month (algorithm category, ranking #81 of 337).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] It is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

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