ⵜⵓⵜⵍⴰⵢⵜ ⵜⴰⴼⴰⵜ 2.0 - Tafat 2.0 language

Introduction to the Tafat Programming Language

Tafat is a simple programming language designed for educational purposes. It uses a unique syntax inspired by the Amazigh Tifinagh script, making it a great tool for learning programming concepts in Tamazight language.

Features of Tafat

• Simple syntax for beginners.
• Support for variables, loops, and conditional statements.
• Integration of Tifinagh characters with Latin transliteration.

Fundamentals of the Tafat Language

The Tafat language has a straightforward syntax that is easy to learn. Below are some of the key constructs and keywords used in the language:

1. Variables

Variables are declared using the keyword ⴰⵊⵊ. For example:

ⴰⵊⵊ x = 10;
ⴰⵊⵊ y = "Hello";
ⴰⵊⵊ z = true;
    

2. Displaying Output

Use the ⴰⵔⴰ keyword to display output. For example:

ⴰⵊⵊ name = "John";
ⴰⵔⴰ "Welcome to Tafat!";
ⴰⵔⴰ "Hello, " + name;  // Will print: Hello, John
ⴰⵔⴰ x;
    

String interpolation allows you to embed variable values directly in strings using the $ symbol followed by the variable name. This is more convenient than string concatenation:

ⴰⵊⵊ age = ⵓⴽⵛⵉⵎ_ⵓⵎⵎⵉⴷ;
ⴰⵔⴰ age; // Will print: 25 (if age is 25)
ⴰⵔⴰ "Your age is $age"; // Will print: Your age is 25 (if age is 25)
    

3. Conditional Statements

Conditional statements are written using the ⵎⴽ keyword. For example:

ⵎⴽ x > 5 {
    ⴰⵔⴰ "x is greater than 5";
}
    

4. Loops

Loops are created using the ⴰⵍⵙ keyword. For example:

ⴰⵍⵙ 5 ⵜⴽⴽⴰⵍ {
    ⴰⵔⴰ "This is a loop!";
}
    

5. Input

The Tafat language supports multiple types of input:

• ⵓⴽⵛⵉⵎ_ⵓⵎⵎⵉⴷ: Input as an integer.
• ⵓⴽⵛⵉⵎ_ⴰⵎⵔⴰⵡ: Input as a floating-point number.
• ⵓⴽⵛⵉⵎ_ⴰⵣⵔⴰⵔ: Input as a string (alternative keyword).

Examples:

ⴰⵊⵊ age = ⵓⴽⵛⵉⵎ_ⵓⵎⵎⵉⴷ;
ⴰⵔⴰ "Your age is $age";

ⴰⵊⵊ height = ⵓⴽⵛⵉⵎ_ⴰⵎⵔⴰⵡ;
ⴰⵔⴰ "Your height is $height meters.";
    

6. Operators

Tafat supports the following operators:

• Arithmetic: +, -, *, /, %
• Comparison: ==, !=, >, <

How to Use the Tafat Compiler

Follow these steps to get started with the Tafat compiler:

1. Download the Compiler: Click here to download the Tafat Compiler.
2. Extract the downloaded .rar file to a folder on your computer.
3. Add the path of the extracted folder to your system's environment variables:
   • On Windows: Search for "Environment Variables" in the Start menu, edit the "Path" variable, and add the folder path.
   • On Linux/Mac: Add the folder path to your .bashrc or .zshrc file.
4. Open a terminal or command prompt and navigate to the folder containing your Tafat code.
5. Write your Tafat code in a file with the .tft extension. For example:

ⴰⵊⵊ x = 10;
ⴰⵔⴰ "Hello, Tafat!";
ⵎⴽ x > 5 {
    ⴰⵔⴰ "x is greater than 5";
}
    

6. Run the compiler using the following command:

   tafc your_file.tft

7. The compiler will execute the code, displaying the output of your Tafat program.

Example Output

For the above code, the output will be:

Hello, Tafat!
x is greater than 5
    

Conclusion

Tafat is a fun and educational way to learn programming in Amazigh language. Download the compiler and start coding today!