Platinum Programming Language (PPL)

Platinum (PPL) is a lightweight, interpreted, and strictly dynamically typed programming language built entirely on Java. It combines a clean syntax with the flexibility of dynamic typing while ensuring strict runtime behavior.

Features

• Interpreted: No compilation step is required; code is executed directly by the PPL interpreter.

• Strictly Dynamically Typed: Variables do not require explicit type declarations, but operations between incompatible types are strictly handled to prevent silent errors.

• Java-Based: Built using Java, ensuring cross-platform compatibility.

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 8 or higher.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   Bash

   git clone https://github.com/Animemchik/PlatinumProgrammingLanguage-PPL.git
   

2. Build the project using your preferred Java IDE or build tool (e.g., Maven/Gradle).

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Language Syntax & Examples

Variables

In PPL, you don't need to specify types. Declare variables by using = sign.

name = "Platinum"
version = 1.0
isEasy = true

if (isEasy) {
    println(name + " version " + version)
}

Data Types

PPL supports standard types including:

• String: "Hello World"

• Number: 42, 3.14

• Boolean: true, false

Control Flow

Use if statements and loops to control the execution logic.

If-Else Statement:

score = 85

if (score >= 90) {
    println("Grade: A")
} else {
    println("Grade: B")
}

Loops:

i = 0
while (i < 5) {
    println("Iteration: " + i)
    i = i + 1
}

Functions

Define reusable blocks of code easily.

def greet(user) {
    return "Hello, " + user + "!"
}

message = greet("Developer")
println(message)

Built-in Libraries

Platinum (PPL) includes several built-in modules to handle common tasks without external dependencies.

Standard Library (std)

The core library for basic operations, console I/O, and system interactions.

use "std"  
  
// Input from user  
name = readln("Enter your name: ")  
println("Welcome, " + name)

Math Library (math)

Provides mathematical constants and functions for advanced calculations.

use "Math"  
  
radius = 5  
area = PI * pow(radius, 2)  
  
println("Sine of 90 degrees: " + sin(toRadians(90)))  
println("Absolute value: " + abs(-42))

File I/O (files)

Allows you to read from and write to the local file system.

use "files"

// Writing to a file
fileId = fopen("example.txt", "w")
if (fileId != -1) {
    writeLine(fileId, "Hello from PPL!")
    fclose(fileId)
}

// Checking status
if (exists("example.txt")) {
    println("File size: " + fileSize("example.txt"))
}

Colors Library (colors)

Provides easy-to-use constants for ANSI color output in the terminal.

use "Colors"  
  
println(RED + "This is a red error message" + RESET)  
println(GREEN + "Success in green!" + RESET)  
println(CYAN + "Information in cyan" + RESET)

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Why Platinum?

Platinum is designed for developers who want a flexible scripting environment without the overhead of complex type systems, while still maintaining the reliability of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM).

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to fork the repository and submit a pull request.

License

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