Lead Language Basics

Lead Programming Language is a programming language that is designed to be easy to learn and use.

Functions in LeadLang

In LeadLang, every function is a single-liner, meaning each line must stand on its own, without relying on prior context. This ensures clarity and efficiency in execution.

Consider the following example:

$a: @s"Hello"

print $a

drop ->$a

Here’s what’s happening:

1. Line 1 - A string "Hello" is allocated to the variable $a.
2. Line 3 - The print function receives $a as a non-mutable reference, meaning it can read the value but cannot modify or drop it.
3. Line 5 - The variable $a is manually dropped using drop ->$a. The ->$ syntax transfers ownership of $a, ensuring it is deallocated immediately to optimize memory usage.

Although dropping is optional, it allows precise control over memory, preventing unnecessary allocations.

Conditions

LeadLang follows a simplified approach to conditions like if-else

Loops

If every single function is a single-liner, traditional loops like what's shown below are not possible

Macros (Coming Soon™️)

Variables

In lead every variable is defined with $name syntax.