# zc

What if C, but easier?

## What is zc?

zc is a headerfile which makes a bunch of macros which mess with the way the C programming language works.

One of the primary advantages of using zc is easier object orientated patterns, without the bloat of C++. (The syntax does need a little getting used to.)

## Setup

```
sudo make install
```

## Usage

There are 2 ways to use zc:

* Inside of C - do `#include <zc.h>` and you've now got access to all that zc has to offer.
* Using a .zc file and the zc command - you won't be yelled at as much. Type `zc filename.zc` to compile.

However, using either will allow you to program in the same way.

## Syntax

This section is WIP

Define an entry point:

```c
entry {
    
}
```

Create variables:

```c
entry {
    Integer x is 5;
}
```

Print something out:

```c
entry {
    Integer x is 5;
    print(x);
}
```

Create a list of something:

```c
entry {
    Integer list x is many(Integer, 5);
    x[0] is 5;
    x[1] is 10;
    x[2] is 15;
    x[3] is 20;
    x[4] is 25;

    // Resize the list
    resize(x, 10);
}
```

Create a class, constructor, destructor, and methods:

```c
class(Car, {
    String make;
    Integer year;
    Method(Car, drive, void);
    Destructor(Car);
});

method(Car, drive, void) {
    // self allows you to access elements inside the class
    printf("Car %s from %d goes vroom vroom\n", self->make, self->year);
}

destructor(Car) {
    free(self->make);
}

constructor(Car, String make, Integer year) {
    return (Car) {
        .make = make,
        .year = year,
        .drive = &__Car_drive,
        .destructor_fn = &destroyCar,
    };
}

entry {
    Car myCar = newCar("Toyota", 1996);
    myCar.drive(&myCar);
}
```

See `bank.zc` for a full example.