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Introduction

Welcome to the Charcoal documentation! Here you will find everything you need to know about Charcoal, a powerful programming language designed to meet the needs of modern developers.

Getting Started

If you are new to Charcoal, this section will help you get up and running quickly.

System Requirements

  • Operating System: Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Processor: 1 GHz or faster
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Hard Disk: 100 MB available space

Installation

To install Charcoal, follow these steps:

  1. Download the latest version of Charcoal from the official website.
  2. Double-click the installation file and follow the on-screen instructions.
  3. Once the installation is complete, Charcoal will be ready to use.

Syntax Overview

The syntax of Charcoal follows a straightforward and intuitive approach. Here are some important concepts to get you started:

Variables

Variables in Charcoal are declared using the `var` keyword followed by the variable name and an optional initial value. Here’s an example:


var message = "Hello, World!";

Functions

Functions in Charcoal allow you to encapsulate a block of code that performs a specific task. Here’s an example of a basic function declaration:


func greet(name) {
    print("Welcome, " + name + "!");
}

// Calling the function
greet("John");

Control Flow

Charcoal provides several control flow statements such as if-else, loops, and switch statements. These allow you to make decisions or repeat code based on specific conditions. Here’s an example using an if statement:


var age = 18;

if (age >= 18) {
    print("You are an adult.");
} else {
    print("You are not yet an adult.");
}

Classes and Objects

Charcoal supports object-oriented programming through the use of classes and objects. Here’s an example of a class declaration:


class Person {
    var name;
    var age;

    func introduce() {
        print("My name is " + name + " and I am " + age + " years old.");
    }
}

// Creating an object of the Person class
var person = new Person();
person.name = "John";
person.age = 25;

// Calling the introduce method
person.introduce();

Additional Resources

Here are some additional resources to help you further explore the capabilities of Charcoal:

Conclusion

Congratulations! You now have a basic understanding of Charcoal and how to get started. Enjoy coding with Charcoal and feel free to explore the language further using the provided resources.