Welcome to IRL, a new interpreted language designed to explore and understand the core concepts of C and programming languages in real-world scenarios.
The primary motivation behind IRL is to deepen my understanding of the fundamental principles that underpin programming languages, particularly C. By creating IRL, I aim to:
- Learn by Doing: Developing a new language from scratch provides hands-on experience with the low-level concepts and mechanisms that are often abstracted away in high-level languages.
- Apply Core Concepts: Implementing features in IRL helps solidify my knowledge of key programming concepts such as memory management, syntax parsing, and runtime execution.
- Bridge Theory and Practice: IRL serves as a practical project to apply theoretical concepts in a tangible way, enhancing my ability to apply these ideas in real-world scenarios.
- Educational Value: The process of designing and implementing IRL offers valuable insights and learning opportunities, not just for myself, but for others interested in the intricacies of language design and interpretation.
- Simple Syntax: A straightforward syntax that makes it easy to write and read code.
- Interactive Interpreter: An interactive environment to execute IRL code and see results immediately.
- Educational Focus: Designed with learning and understanding in mind, making it a great resource for those interested in language design and implementation.
Check out the documentation to get started with IRL, or dive into the source code to see how it all works under the hood.