The FHiCL Language.¶

FHiCL is a domain-specific language to describe hierarchical configuration documents. It is intended to be simple but flexible. Features include:

• Nested configuration groups.
• #include, similar (but not identical) to the C pre-processor.
• Prolog and back references for simple reuse.

This language was created as a result of input from the HEP and LQCD communities, and to date has C++, Ruby and Python bindings.

Please see the following documents:

• Basic usage: FHiCL 3 Quick Start Guide
• Detailed information: FHiCL Language Specification (for users curious about the language itself or those wishing to create their own language bindings)