Create Class for Storing Symbol Constants

[SundermannC]

Symbols used in the grammar, such as "|" or "&" in constraints are currently always used as standalone strings. It would be helpful for maintainability to create a class holding storing such symbols as constants and use them instead.

[SundermannC]

Note that such a lookup already exists for string constants: Constants.java

[mukesh-m01]

Hi @SundermannC , I'd like to work in this issue.

[hitdepani]

Hi @SundermannC ,

I'm interested in working on this issue. I noticed there's already an existing Constants.java file that I can use as a reference for the structure and naming conventions.

My approach would be:

1. Analyze the codebase to identify all hardcoded symbols (like "|", "&" in constraints)
2. Create a SymbolConstants.java class following the same pattern as Constants.java
3. Replace the hardcoded strings with references to the new constants
4. Ensure all tests pass after the refactoring

Would you like me to proceed with this approach? Also, should I focus on any specific areas of the codebase first, or do a comprehensive search for all symbol usage?

Thanks!

[SundermannC]

Closed by #24