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Signed-off-by: erick-alcachofa <erick@artichoke.dev> Overhaul the AST and parser logic to support explicit generic instantiation in expressions (e.g., `Result::<u32, u32>::Ok(0)`). This is achieved by implementing the "turbofish" operator (`::<>`) and specializing how member and module access are handled. * Added `GenericExpression` to represent generic instantiations in expressions. * Updated the Pratt parser to look for `<` immediately following a `::` (ModuleAccess) operator. If found, it parses a `GenericExpression` containing the generic arguments. * This change resolves the ambiguity between generic lists and comparison operators in the expression parser. * Renamed `PointerAccessExpression` to `PointerMemberAccessExpression`. * Refactored `MemberAccessExpression` and `PointerMemberAccessExpression` to store the member as an `ExpressionNode`. This allows the right-hand side of a `.` or `->` to be a complex expression (like a generic call). * Simplified `ModuleAccessExpression` to a binary `left`/`right` structure, separating scope resolution from generic instantiation. * Flattened the `Type` AST: replaced recursive `baseType` structures with a `Vector<TypeExpressionNode>` (`typeNodes`) to represent namespaced paths (e.g., `std::collections::Map`) more efficiently. * Removed redundant `NamespacedType` and `NamespacedIdentifier` nodes. * Simplified `GenericType` and `IdentifierType` to use direct `String` type names. * Refactored `parseType` to iterate through namespaced components and populate the new flattened `typeNodes` vector. * Updated the Pratt infix loop to correctly dispatch to `ModuleAccess`, `MemberAccess`, or `GenericExpression` based on the operator and lookahead tokens. * Adjusted `toDot` and `toString` visitors to match the new AST definitions.
⚠️ WIP Highly Experimental Project
- The language, compiler, and tools are under active development and may be very unstable.
- There will likely be breaking changes and periods where no work is done on the project.
The artichoke Programming Language
artichoke is a modern, statically-typed programming language designed to
satisfy my personal preferences and requirements for programming, combining the
low-level control and powerful modern features like a robust type system,
generics, integrated error handling, and a clean, ergonomic syntax.
The goal of artichoke is to provide a language that is simple, safe, and
productive for programming, eliminating common pitfalls without sacrificing
performance or control.
For a detailed guide to the language, please see the project wiki.
Core Philosophy & Features
artichoke is built around a few core principles to create a safer, more
productive programming experience:
- Explicitness: Type conversions and error handling are explicit.
- Safety: Non-nullable pointers, a robust type system, and deterministic resource management are prioritized.
- Modern Ergonomics: Features like generics, defer, and a clean module system reduce boilerplate and improve readability.
The language includes a powerful generic type system, first-class error handling, a full suite of control flow statements (including match), a true module system, and compile-time reflection.
Project Status
artichoke is currently in the design and grammar-specification phase. The
grammar is stable, and the next step is the implementation of a compiler
(parser, semantic analyzer, and code generator).
Building from Source
# Get the source code
git clone https://git.artichoke.dev/me/artichoke-lang.git
# Configure cmake
# Optionally add -DENABLE_TESTING=ON for building tests
cmake -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release -S . -B build
# Build the project
cmake --build build
# Run the binary
./build/frontend/artichoke-c
# Run the tests if enabled
ctest --test-dir build/tests --output-on-failure
# Install if wanted
cmake --install build --prefix=/usr/local
# Run the installed binary
arti-c
Contributing
The artichoke project is hosted on a personal, self-hosted Gitea instance. If
you are interested in contributing, you have two options:
- Request an Account: Please contact support@artichoke.dev to request an account on the Gitea instance.
- Submit Patches: Alternatively, you can send patches or diffs directly to the same email address.
In all cases, proper attribution will be given for your contributions in the source files and/or the project wiki.
License
This project is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0. The full license text can be found in the LICENSE file in this repository.