106 lines
1.7 KiB
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106 lines
1.7 KiB
Markdown
# zc
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What if C, but easier?
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## What is zc?
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zc is a headerfile which makes a bunch of macros which mess with the way the C programming language works.
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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.)
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## Setup
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```
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sudo make install
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```
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## Usage
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There are 2 ways to use zc:
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* Inside of C - do `#include <zc.h>` and you've now got access to all that zc has to offer.
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* Using a .zc file and the zc command - you won't be yelled at as much. Type `zc filename.zc` to compile.
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However, using either will allow you to program in the same way.
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## Syntax
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This section is WIP
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Define an entry point:
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```c
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entry {
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}
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```
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Create variables:
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```c
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entry {
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Integer x is 5;
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}
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```
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Print something out:
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```c
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entry {
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Integer x is 5;
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print(x);
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}
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```
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Create a list of something:
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```c
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entry {
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Integer list x is many(Integer, 5);
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x[0] is 5;
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x[1] is 10;
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x[2] is 15;
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x[3] is 20;
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x[4] is 25;
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// Resize the list
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resize(x, 10);
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}
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```
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Create a class, constructor, destructor, and methods:
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```c
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class(Car, {
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String make;
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Integer year;
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Method(Car, drive, void);
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Destructor(Car);
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});
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method(Car, drive, void) {
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// self allows you to access elements inside the class
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printf("Car %s from %d goes vroom vroom\n", self->make, self->year);
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}
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destructor(Car) {
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free(self->make);
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}
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constructor(Car, String make, Integer year) {
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return (Car) {
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.make = make,
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.year = year,
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.drive = &__Car_drive,
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.destructor_fn = &destroyCar,
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};
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}
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entry {
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Car myCar = newCar("Toyota", 1996);
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myCar.drive(&myCar);
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}
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```
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See `bank.zc` for a full example.
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