Simple Language

Welcome to the Simple language project! Simple is a programming language crafted to make learning to code accessible and enjoyable for young learners. Its design emphasizes easy-to-understand syntax and natural language constructs.

Overview

Simple provides a friendly introduction to programming by using natural language commands and straightforward syntax. It is designed to help children grasp fundamental programming concepts while having fun.

Key Features

• Intuitive Syntax: Uses natural language to make coding easy for children.
• Interactive Feedback: Allows learners to see the results of their code instantly.
• Educational Focus: Aims to teach basic programming concepts in an engaging way.

Installation Guide

Prerequisites

• Windows Operating System: The installer is designed for Windows.
• Administrative Rights: Required to install the application and modify system environment variables.

Installation Steps

1. Download the Installer

   Obtain the Simple Language installer (Simple.exe) from the official website or your distribution channel.

2. Run the Installer

   • Double-click the Simple.exe file to start the installation process.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. The installer will:
     • Install the Simple language executable and Python.
     • Set up necessary environment variables to run Simple from the command line.

3. Verify Installation

   • The installer will automatically add Simple to your system's PATH.
   • Open Command Prompt and type simple to ensure the executable is recognized and runs correctly.

Example Usage

1. Open Command Prompt

   Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter to open Command Prompt.

2. Run a Simple Script

   Navigate to the directory where your .simple file is located or simply execute:

   simple example.simple

   Replace example.simple with the name of your Simple language file.

3. Create and Run a Simple Script

   Create a .simple file with the following content:

   a is 1
   b is a + 10
   show(b)
   

   Save the file as example.simple and run it using the command above to see the result.

Project Goals

The Simple language project aims to:

• Make Programming Accessible for Young Learners: By using natural language constructs, Simple helps children understand and write code more easily.

• Promote Early Learning: Designed to be engaging and interactive, Simple encourages children to explore and learn programming concepts through hands-on experience.

• Develop Computational Thinking: Introduces programming logic and problem-solving in a way that is approachable and fun.

• Create an Intuitive Development Environment: With its easy-to-read syntax and immediate feedback, Simple aims to provide a supportive learning environment.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to the Simple project! If you’d like to contribute:

1. Fork the repository on GitHub.
2. Create a new branch for your changes.
3. Submit a pull request with a description of your changes.

Support

For support or questions, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our support page.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.