What happens to computational complexity when a compiler uses a formal grammar to parse a source code file?

💡 Explanation

Formal grammars define precise rules, so a compiler uses the 'parsing algorithm' mechanism, limiting the complexity within defined boundaries, because the grammar dictates the allowed structures; therefore, parsing complexity is constrained, rather than becoming unpredictable due to the formal definitions in the grammar.

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