Spark Programming Language

A simple, JavaScript-like programming language designed for beginners and rapid prototyping.

Features

• Simple Syntax: Easy to learn and write
• Built-in VS Code Support: Syntax highlighting and execution
• Interactive Input: Built-in input prompts
• Math Operations: Basic arithmetic operations
• Conditional Logic: If statements with comparisons

Installation

1. Install the Spark Language extension from VS Code marketplace
2. Create a new file with .sp extension
3. Start coding!

Language Syntax

Variables

let name = John
let age = 25
let x = 5

Output

say Hello World
say name
say Hello + name

Input

let name = input
say Hello + name

Math Operations

let x = 5
x = x + 2
let result = x * 3

Conditionals

if age > 18
    say You are an adult
end

if name == John
    say Hello John!
end

Comments

# This is a comment
say Hello  # Inline comment

Running Code

1. Open any .sp file in VS Code
2. Click the "Run" button in the editor toolbar
3. Or use the command palette: "Run Spark File"

Examples

Hello World

say Hello, World!

Calculator

let a = input
let b = input
let sum = a + b
say Result: + sum

Age Checker

let age = input
if age > 18
    say You can vote!
end
if age < 18
    say Too young to vote
end

Language Reference

Keywords

• say - Output text or variables
• let - Declare variables
• input - Get user input
• if - Conditional statement
• end - End block
• # - Comments

Operators

• + - Addition/Concatenation
• - - Subtraction
• * - Multiplication
• / - Division
• == - Equal
• != - Not equal
• > - Greater than
• < - Less than
• = - Assignment

Contributing

Spark is designed to be simple and beginner-friendly. When contributing:

1. Keep syntax minimal
2. Prioritize readability
3. Maintain JavaScript-like familiarity
4. Test with beginners

License

MIT License - Feel free to use and modify!