Babelian README

This language extension currently provides syntax highlighting and program structure support for Babelian. A language server is coming soon.

This language is part of a larger project which is undergoing a staggered release. We currently have the most content in our G# offering. This extension will be updated as the staggered release progresses. Full details may be found at our website linked below.

Features

Update coming soon

Syntax

Proper syntax and examples to come. Please consider checking out our website (below) for updates.

Details available so far

Types supported:

Number facilitates working with numerical data, but restraints may be placed on these values.
Natural allows functions and variables to restrain their scope to values in $\mathbb{N}$ .
Integer allows functions and variables to restrain their scope to values in $\mathbb{Z}$ .
Rational allows functions and variables to restrain their scope to values in $\mathbb{Q}$ .
Real allows functions and variables to restrain their scope to values in $\mathbb{R}$ .
Complex allows functions and variables to restrain their scope to values in $\mathbb{C}$ .
Character is the standard character type and supports Unicode text.
String is the standard character type and supports Unicode text.
Boolean is the standard boolean type.

Keywords:

ranged limits valid values and optionally specifies the step counter

Name

The name Babelian draws inspiration from the conlang of the same name. A guiding principle of both the spoken and programming language are to bring together the most convenient features from many different sources and become a powerful form of expression.

Release Notes

Initial release: currently only supports syntax highlighting, program structure, block folding, and token recognising.

Not all entries for those areas have been fully defined yet. This language is in the process of a staggered release.

0.0.1

Initial release

0.0.2

Fixed problem in README

0.0.3

Added easter egg of what's to come Added support for the numerical types

Authors

Triumvirate

For more information

Babelian's official website

Thank you for taking a look!