13 posts tagged with "StelLang"

By Mahesh

The standard library is the heart of any language. Here’s how I designed and implemented StelLang’s stdlib.

Goals​

• Simplicity: Easy to use and understand
• Power: Covers common programming needs
• Extensibility: Easy to add new modules

Key Modules​

• math: Mathematical operations
• output: Printing and formatting
• rand: Random number generation
• ascii: ASCII utilities
• alloc: Memory management

Implementation​

• Written in Rust for performance
• Exposed to StelLang via built-in modules

Future Plans​

• Add more modules for web, data, and networking
• Improve documentation and examples

The stdlib is always growing. Your feedback helps make it better for everyone!

By Mahesh

Writing clean, maintainable code is important. Here are some best practices for StelLang.

Naming Conventions​

• Use descriptive names for variables and functions
• Follow snake_case for variables and functions

Code Structure​

• Keep functions short and focused
• Use modules to organize code

Comments and Docstrings​

• Comment why, not just what
• Use docstrings for functions and modules

Error Handling​

• Handle exceptions gracefully
• Validate inputs

Consistency​

• Stick to a consistent style throughout your project

Good code is readable, reliable, and reusable. Follow these tips to write your best StelLang code!

By Mahesh

Every developer encounters bugs. Here’s how to debug and troubleshoot effectively in StelLang.

Common Errors​

• Syntax Errors: Check for typos and missing brackets.
• Type Errors: Use gradual typing to catch mistakes early.
• Runtime Exceptions: Read error messages carefully—they’re designed to help!

Debugging Tools​

• Print Statements: Use print() to inspect variables.
• Exception Handling: Use try/catch blocks to handle errors gracefully.
• Testing: Write tests with stel test to catch bugs before they reach production.

Tips​

• Break problems into smaller pieces
• Reproduce bugs with minimal code
• Ask the community for help if you’re stuck

Debugging is part of the journey. StelLang’s tools and community are here to help you succeed!

By Mahesh

How does StelLang stack up against other popular languages? Here’s a quick comparison.

Syntax and Readability​

• StelLang: Pythonic, clean, and functional
• Python: Very readable, dynamic
• Rust: Powerful but more complex
• Go: Simple, but less expressive

Performance​

• StelLang: Fast, thanks to Rust backend
• Python: Slower, interpreted
• Rust: Very fast, compiled
• Go: Fast, compiled, great concurrency

Use Cases​

• StelLang: Web, data, education, scripting
• Python: Data science, web, scripting
• Rust: Systems, performance-critical apps
• Go: Cloud, networking, microservices

Community and Ecosystem​

• StelLang: Growing, open, friendly
• Python/Rust/Go: Large, mature

Conclusion​

StelLang combines the best of all worlds: Python’s readability, Rust’s speed, and Go’s simplicity. Try it and see for yourself!

Every language has its strengths. StelLang is here to make programming joyful and productive!

By Mahesh

StelLang is making an impact in the real world! In this post, I’ll share some practical use cases and success stories from the community.

Web Development​

StelLang’s simplicity and performance make it a great choice for building web applications and APIs.

Data Analysis​

Researchers and analysts use StelLang for data processing, thanks to its functional features and speed.

Education​

StelLang is being adopted in classrooms to teach programming fundamentals in a modern, approachable way.

Community Success Stories​

• Open Source Projects: Several libraries and tools are now available in the Stel Registry.
• Hackathons: Teams have built winning projects using StelLang for rapid prototyping.

Share Your Story!​

Have you built something cool with StelLang? Let us know and get featured in a future post!

StelLang is growing thanks to you. Keep building and sharing your success!

By Mahesh

StelLang is more than a language—it's a community. Here’s how you can get involved and make a difference.

Ways to Contribute​

• Code Contributions: Help improve the language, libraries, and tools.
• Documentation: Write guides, tutorials, and reference docs.
• Testing: Try new features and report bugs.
• Community Support: Answer questions and help newcomers.

Where to Connect​

• Discord
• GitHub
• Stel Registry

Why Contribute?​

• Learn and grow as a developer
• Shape the future of StelLang
• Be recognized for your work

Every contribution counts. Join us and help build something amazing!

By Mahesh

StelLang is always evolving. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming next for the language and its ecosystem.

Upcoming Features​

• Better IDE Support: Improved editor plugins and language server.
• More Built-in Libraries: Expanding the standard library for web, data, and more.
• Performance Optimizations: Faster execution and lower memory usage.
• Improved Error Messages: Making debugging easier for everyone.
• Community Packages: Encouraging more open-source contributions.

How You Can Help​

• Suggest features and improvements
• Contribute code or documentation
• Test new releases and report bugs

Stay Tuned​

Follow the blog, join the community, and help shape the future of StelLang!

Thank you for being part of the StelLang journey. The best is yet to come!

By Mahesh

Sharing your work with the world is easy with StelLang's package manager and registry. In this post, I'll walk you through building and publishing your own package.

Step 1: Initialize Your Project​

stel init my_library
cd my_library

Step 2: Write Your Code​

Create your library code in .stel files.

Step 3: Build and Test​

stel build
stel test

Step 4: Publish to the Registry​

stel publish

Your package will be available at Stel Registry for others to discover and use!

Publishing packages helps grow the StelLang ecosystem. Start sharing your code today!

By Mahesh

StelLang is not just simple—it's powerful. In this post, I'll introduce some of the advanced features that make StelLang stand out.

Async/Await​

StelLang supports asynchronous programming, allowing you to write non-blocking code with ease.

async def fetch_data() {
    // ...
}

await fetch_data()

Pattern Matching​

Pattern matching makes it easy to handle complex data structures and control flow.

let value = 42
match value {
    0 => print("Zero"),
    1..10 => print("Between 1 and 10"),
    _ => print("Something else")
}

Gradual Typing​

StelLang lets you choose between dynamic and static typing, giving you flexibility and safety.

def add(a: int, b: int) -> int {
    return a + b
}

More Features​

• Lambda functions
• Decorators
• Built-in exception system

Explore these features and more in the official documentation. StelLang is designed to grow with you!

By Mahesh

Welcome to StelLang! This guide will help you set up your environment and write your first StelLang program.

Step 1: Install Rust and Git​

Make sure you have Rust and Git installed.

Step 2: Clone the StelLang Repository​

git clone https://github.com/MaheshDhingra/StelLang
cd StelLang

Step 3: Build StelLang​

cargo build

Step 4: Run Your First Program​

Create a file called hello.stel:

print("Hello, StelLang!")

Run it:

cargo run hello.stel

Next Steps​

• Explore the documentation
• Join the community
• Try building your own projects!

Happy coding with StelLang! If you have questions, reach out on Discord or GitHub.