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Parsing is the process of analyzing a string of characters or data to break it down into its fundamental components (tokens) and understand its underlying structure, often to transform it into a more usable format. This is a crucial step in many computer applications, like compilers, web browsers, and data analysis tools.

What parsing does

Analyzes structure: It determines the logical relationships between different parts of the data, identifying keywords, operators, and other elements.

Breaks down data: It splits input text into smaller, manageable pieces called "tokens".

Transforms data: It converts the input into a different, more useful data type or a structured format, such as turning a string of text into a data structure or a tree-like structure.