Bala Programming Language - VS Code Extension

Features

• ✨ Professional syntax highlighting for .bala files
• 🚀 Integrated execution support
• 🎨 Custom file icon for Windows Explorer

Installation

From VS Code Marketplace

1. Open VS Code
2. Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X)
3. Search for "BalaLang"
4. Click Install

File Icon Setup (Windows)

The extension will automatically try to register the .bala file icon when installed. If it doesn't work automatically, run one of these:

Option 1: PowerShell (Recommended)

1. Open PowerShell as Administrator
2. Run:

   cd "path\to\bala-extension"
   Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process
   .\install-file-association.ps1
   

Option 2: Batch File

1. Right-click install-file-association.bat
2. Select "Run as Administrator"

Option 3: Registry File

1. Right-click register-bala-extension.reg
2. Select "Merge" or "Merge with Registry"
3. Click "Yes" to confirm

Verification

After installation:

1. Create a new file with .bala extension
2. Check if the Bala icon appears
3. Double-click to open it in VS Code

If icon doesn't appear:

• Restart Windows File Explorer (Ctrl+Shift+Esc, find explorer.exe and end task)
• Or restart your computer

Configuration

The extension works with the Bala compiler. Ensure bala command is available in your system PATH.

Support

For issues or feedback, visit the extension repository.