Getting Started

KorvaqScrip is a beginner-friendly programming language that features a clean and straightforward syntax, making it easy for developers to write clear, concise code. KorvaqScrip files use the .kq file extension, and the language is built around a few simple constructs and data types for fast learning and efficient coding.

Basic Syntax

Statements in KorvaqScrip are terminated with a semicolon (;), and code blocks are wrapped in braces ({}).

Variable Declarations

• Mutable Variables: Use let to declare variables that can be reassigned (e.g., let x = 5;).
• Immutable Variables: Use make to declare variables that cannot be changed after assignment (e.g., make y = 3;).
• Deleting Variables: Use delvar to delete variables and free memory (e.g., delvar x;). To clear all variables at once, use delvar all;.

Data Types

• Numbers: Support common mathematical operations (e.g., let sum = 5 + 10;).
• Strings: Defined using double quotes (e.g., let greeting = "Hello, World!";).
• Booleans: Store values of either true or false (e.g., let isActive = true;).

Control Structures

• Conditional Statements: Use if and else to implement branching logic (e.g., if (x > 5) { ... }).
• Loops: Use loop for range-based iteration and while for condition-based iteration (e.g., while (example == false) { ... }).

Functions

Functions in KorvaqScrip are defined using the func keyword, accepting parameters and optionally returning values (e.g., func addVal(a, b) { ... }).

Output

Use show to display output in the console (e.g., show "Hello, World!";).

Expressions

KorvaqScrip supports assignment, arithmetic, and logical operations through expressions.

Arrays

Arrays are declared using square brackets ([]) and can hold multiple values (e.g., let numbers = [1, 2, 3];). You can add elements with arrayadd, get the length of an array with arraylength, and access elements using the index (e.g., arrayName[index]).

Comments

Add single-line comments using // to annotate your code.

Linking Files

Use the connect keyword to link multiple .kq files together.

Asynchronous Execution

Run asynchronous code using the async {} block to handle non-blocking operations.

File Management

File handling is done via the read keyword, available in the KorvaqShell environment for reading files from the filesystem.

Examples

• Check if a number is even or odd.
• Calculate the sum of two numbers.
• Loop through an array of fruits.

Best Practices

• Prefer let for variable declarations unless immutability is necessary.
• Manage memory by regularly using delvar and delvar all; to avoid memory leaks.

KorvaqScrip is crafted to simplify programming without sacrificing essential functionality. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced developer, KorvaqScrip offers the tools you need to write efficient, maintainable code.