Dassie Compiler: .NET Compiling for the Dassie Language

The Dassie Compiler is the official compiler for the Dassie programming language, built on the robust .NET platform. It facilitates the development of Dassie applications, providing users with essential tools for compiling and executing their code.

Getting Started with Dassie

The quickest way to begin working with Dassie is to download a pre-compiled binary from the repository's 'Releases' section or compile the source code directly. After compilation, the necessary executables will be located in the build directory.

For those interested in immediate exploration, Dassie code can also be edited and tested online using the RyuGod IDE.

Using the Dassie Compiler

Below is a simple "Hello World" program to illustrate the basics of Dassie:

println "Hello World!"

This code, when saved in a file named hello.ds, can be compiled into a .NET assembly called hello.dll using the command:

dc hello.ds

Run the resulting assembly with the dotnet command.

To compile all .ds files within the current directory, use the command:

dc build

Project System for Efficient Development

The Dassie compiler includes a robust project system that helps manage complex builds. To start a new project, use the following command:

dc new console Project01

This initializes a console application project, complete with directory structure and a main project file, dsconfig.xml, which configures compiler options and resource management. Comprehensive documentation for project configuration can be found here.

Comprehensive Documentation

In-depth documentation, including an exhaustive list of compiler errors, is accessible in the docs directory. Explore the Dassie language repository for additional language-specific insights and examples.

Contribution and Community Engagement

Contributions are encouraged and appreciated. Those interested in enhancing the compiler or contributing solutions can clone the repository, build from source, and submit a pull request. Any bugs or feature requests can be reported in the issues section.

For suggestions related to the Dassie language itself, please visit the language issues page.

Support through donations is welcomed and can be made via PayPal.