tinyBigGAMES/cp-lang

CP-Lang is a modern programming language that combines C99 semantics with Pascal-style syntax, giving you the raw power and flexibility of C with the clean, readable elegance of Pascal.

🚧 CP-Lang is Work in Progress

CP-Lang is currently under active development and evolving quickly. Some features described in this documentation may be incomplete, experimental, or subject to significant changes as the project matures.

We welcome your feedback, ideas, and issue reports — your input will directly influence the direction and quality of CP-Lang as we strive to build the ultimate modern programming language.

C Power, Pascal Clarity

CP-Lang is a modern programming language that combines C99 semantics with Pascal-style syntax, giving you the raw power and flexibility of C with the clean, readable elegance of Pascal.

Why CP-Lang?

• 🚀 C99 Performance - Full access to pointers, manual memory management, and low-level system programming
• 📖 Pascal Readability - Clean, self-documenting syntax that's easy to read and maintain
• 🔧 Modern Features - Variable declarations anywhere, conditional expressions, and contemporary language conveniences
• ⚡ Zero Overhead - Compiles to efficient native code with no runtime penalties
• 🔄 Familiar Yet Fresh - Easy transition for C and Pascal developers

Quick Example

#include <stdio.e>

function main(): int32
begin
  var msg: char := "Hello, CP-Lang!";
  var count: int32 := 42;
    
  if count > 0 then
    printf("%s Count: %d\n", msg, count)
  else
    printf("Nothing to count\n");
    
  return 0;
end

Key Features

🎯 Hybrid Design

• C99 logic and capabilities under the hood
• Pascal's clean, structured syntax on the surface
• Best of both worlds without compromise

🔧 Rich Type System

// Basic types
var x: int32 := 100;
var y: float := 3.14;
var flag: bool := true;

// Sized integers
var byte_val: uint8 := 255;
var big_num: int64 := 9223372036854775807;

// Pointers and arrays
var ptr: ^int32;
var numbers: array[10] of int32;

// Records (structs)
type Point = record
  x, y: float;
end;

⚙️ Powerful Control Flow

// Pascal-style for loops
var i: int32;

for i := 1 to 10 do
  printf("Count: %d\n", i);

for i := 1 to 100 do
  process(i);

// Pattern matching
case value of
  1..10: printf("Small");
  11..50: printf("Medium"); 
else 
  printf("Large");
end

🔗 C99 Compatibility

#include <stdlib.e>

function allocate_buffer(): ^char
begin
  var buffer: ^char := malloc(1024);
  return buffer;
end

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