DynLex Terms

Pattern

A pattern is the shape of a line of DynLex code. For example, print message is a pattern. DynLex matches your code against patterns to decide what it means.

Parameter

A parameter is a named slot in a pattern. In to get value squared:, the word value is that slot.

In plain-word patterns, DynLex finds these by usage. If your function body uses a pattern word, that word becomes a parameter.

Argument

An argument is the real value you put into a parameter slot. In 5 squared, the argument is 5 because it fills the value slot.

Condition

A condition is a piece of code that answers yes or no. DynLex uses conditions in places like if and while.

Section

A section is a grouped block. Lines that are indented one level deeper belong to that section.

Function

A function is a named piece of behavior. Define an action with to, a multi-line value function with to get, or a one-line replacement with means:. The full function form remains available for declarations with metadata sections.

Variable

A variable stores a value so you can use that value again later.

Flex

A flex is a function that uses a replacement: section. A means: declaration creates this form implicitly. It replaces one piece of code with another piece of code.

Class

A class is a data shape with named members such as x and y.

Type

A type tells DynLex what kind of value something is, such as an integer, a floating-point number, a string, or a class.

Import

An import brings code from another file into the current file. You write it with import.

Intrinsic

An intrinsic is a built-in low-level operation. Most everyday DynLex code should use normal patterns from the standard library instead of writing intrinsics directly.