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+## P4RSE: P4 Runtime In Swift Environment
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+_P4SE_ (yes, the acronym is a bit forced) is a P4 parser and runtime written in Swift. The project was started as a means to better learn Swift.
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+### Status
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+Very, very alpha:
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+1. Limited parts of the language can be parsed.
+2. Limited programs can be evaluated.
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+Please check back often!
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