Little Lang

Mathematical Operations

Supports basic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and modulus, making arithmetic computations straightforward.

Function Definitions and Calls

Allows defining and calling functions with typed parameters, promoting structured programming practices.

Control Flow

Includes if statements, for-loops, and while-loops to provide versatile control flow capabilities.

Array Support

Enables array manipulation for working with collections of data, making it suitable for a variety of use cases.

Variable Assignments

Provides support for variable declarations and assignments with clear syntax for better code readability.

Comments

Supports inline and block comments, allowing developers to document their code effectively.

Implementing Basic Arithmetic

Handling operator precedence and type checking for mathematical operations required careful design and debugging.

Adding Control Flow

Implementing control flow constructs like loops and conditions involved creating a robust syntax tree and ensuring accurate parsing.

Supporting Arrays

Implementing array functionality, including memory allocation and type consistency, was more complex than anticipated.

Understanding Compiler Design

Developing Little Lang provided hands-on experience with parsing, tokenization, and syntax tree generation, deepening my understanding of compiler design.

Balancing Features and Simplicity

Striking a balance between adding new features and maintaining the language’s simplicity taught valuable lessons in project scope management.

Debugging Complex Systems

Debugging the compiler to ensure accurate error reporting and functional execution improved my problem-solving and debugging skills.