shell-lite 0.3.3

A lightweight, English-like scripting language.

ShellLite: The English-Like Programming Language

By Shrey Naithani

ShellLite is a programming language designed to be as readable as plain English. It strips away the complex syntax of traditional languages and replaces it with natural, human-friendly commands.

Whether you are automating your desktop, building a website, or just learning to code, ShellLite makes it simple.

Quick Start

Installation

ShellLite is easiest to install globally on Windows.

1. Download & Install: Run the shl.exe file. It will automatically set itself up in your system PATH.

2. Verify: Open a new terminal and type:

   shl
   

   If you see the >>> prompt, you are ready to go!

Your First Program

Create a file named hello.shl:

say "Hello, World!"
name = ask "What is your name? "
say "Nice to meet you, " + name

Run it:

shl hello.shl

Package Manager (New!)

You can install packages from GitHub using shl get:

shl get "shreyn/math-plus"

Then use it in your code:

use "math-plus" as mp

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Documentation

We have a comprehensive guide to help you master ShellLite:

1. Getting Started - Installation, VS Code setup, and running code.
2. Language Basics - Variables, types, and basic input/output.
3. Control Flow - Making decisions with if, when, and loops.
4. Data Structures - Lists, dictionaries, and sets.
5. Functions & OOP - Reusable code and Object-Oriented Programming.
6. Modules & Standard Lib - Math, Time, CSV, and more.
7. System Mastery - File manipulation and desktop automation.
8. Web Development - Building websites with English syntax.

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Made by Shrey Naithani