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Getting Started
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New Changes
Migration Guide
Basic Syntax
Data Types
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New Changes
Breaking Changes
This version introduces some changes that may impact existing codebases. We recommend reviewing the Migration Guide for a smooth transition. Notable changes include:
- Standard Library Updates: Several functions have been renamed for better consistency and usability.
- Keyword Adjustments: The keywords
unsafeandloopfor iterator loops have been renamed to improve code clarity and reduce potential ambiguity.
Standard Library
file_extract: Simplifies the process of extracting archive files (#587).file_glob: Enables efficient pattern-based file searches (#511).input_hidden: Allows for secure hidden input, ideal for passwords and secrets (#492).
New Features
- Windows Git Bash Support: Amber now runs seamlessly on Git Bash for Windows users (#501).
- Built-in Functions: New built-ins such as
len,exit, andlinesenhance scripting capabilities
(#402 #545 #565). - Trailing Comma Support: Import statements now support trailing commas, aligning with modern programming conventions (#602).
- Compile-Time Math for Ranges: Enables mathematical operations on ranges at compile time (#469).
- Array Slicing: Use syntax like
array[i..j]to extract slices of arrays easily (#628). - Constant Variables: Define constants with the
constkeyword for immutability (#423 #630). - CLI Enhancements: A revamped CLI introduces subcommand support for more intuitive interaction (#600).
- Generic Array Parameters: Enables the definition of generic array types, improving flexibility in function definitions (#472).
Bug Fixes
- Escaping in
replaceFunctions: Improved handling of slashes inreplaceandreplace_one(#487). - Echo Functions: Enhanced reliability and consistency of echo-related helper functions (#491).
And many more changes that can be found on the GitHub release page.
Table of contents
Getting Started
Installation
Usage
New Changes
Migration Guide
Basic Syntax
Data Types
Expressions
Variables
Conditions
Commands
Arrays
Loops
Functions
Importing
Advanced Syntax
As Cast
Builtins
Type Condition
Compiler Flags
Standard Library
Array
Date
Environment
FileSystem
HTTP
Math
Text
Contributing
How to
Guide
Compiler structure
Amber by Example
ShellCheck tester
Ubuntu Updater
Bot Detector
LSP Installer