diff --git a/ABI-FFI-README.md b/ABI-FFI-README.adoc similarity index 74% rename from ABI-FFI-README.md rename to ABI-FFI-README.adoc index c11d077..40d8e01 100644 --- a/ABI-FFI-README.md +++ b/ABI-FFI-README.adoc @@ -1,23 +1,22 @@ - -{{~ Aditionally delete this line and fill out the template below ~}} +\{\{~ Aditionally delete this line and fill out the template below ~}} -# ERROR_LANG ABI/FFI Documentation +== ERROR_LANG ABI/FFI Documentation -## Overview +=== Overview -This library follows the **Hyperpolymath RSR Standard** for ABI and FFI design: +This library follows the *Hyperpolymath RSR Standard* for ABI and FFI +design: -- **ABI (Application Binary Interface)** defined in **Idris2** with formal proofs -- **FFI (Foreign Function Interface)** implemented in **Zig** for C compatibility -- **Generated C headers** bridge Idris2 ABI to Zig FFI -- **Any language** can call through standard C ABI +* *ABI (Application Binary Interface)* defined in *Idris2* with formal +proofs +* *FFI (Foreign Function Interface)* implemented in *Zig* for C +compatibility +* *Generated C headers* bridge Idris2 ABI to Zig FFI +* *Any language* can call through standard C ABI -## Architecture +=== Architecture -``` +.... ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ ABI Definitions (Idris2) │ │ src/abi/ │ @@ -49,11 +48,11 @@ This library follows the **Hyperpolymath RSR Standard** for ABI and FFI design: │ Any Language via C ABI │ │ - Rust, AffineScript, Julia, Python, etc. │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────┘ -``` +.... -## Directory Structure +=== Directory Structure -``` +.... {{project}}/ ├── src/ │ ├── abi/ # ABI definitions (Idris2) @@ -81,15 +80,17 @@ This library follows the **Hyperpolymath RSR Standard** for ABI and FFI design: ├── rust/ ├── affinescript/ └── julia/ -``` +.... -## Why Idris2 for ABI? +=== Why Idris2 for ABI? -### 1. **Formal Verification** +==== 1. *Formal Verification* -Idris2's dependent types allow proving properties about the ABI at compile-time: +Idris2’s dependent types allow proving properties about the ABI at +compile-time: -```idris +[source,idris] +---- -- Prove struct size is correct public export exampleStructSize : HasSize ExampleStruct 16 @@ -101,13 +102,14 @@ fieldAligned : Divides 8 (offsetOf ExampleStruct.field) -- Prove ABI is platform-compatible public export abiCompatible : Compatible (ABI 1) (ABI 2) -``` +---- -### 2. **Type Safety** +==== 2. *Type Safety* Encode invariants that C/Zig cannot express: -```idris +[source,idris] +---- -- Non-null pointer guaranteed at type level data Handle : Type where MkHandle : (ptr : Bits64) -> {auto 0 nonNull : So (ptr /= 0)} -> Handle @@ -115,13 +117,14 @@ data Handle : Type where -- Array with length proof data Buffer : (n : Nat) -> Type where MkBuffer : Vect n Byte -> Buffer n -``` +---- -### 3. **Platform Abstraction** +==== 3. *Platform Abstraction* Platform-specific types with compile-time selection: -```idris +[source,idris] +---- CInt : Platform -> Type CInt Linux = Bits32 CInt Windows = Bits32 @@ -129,13 +132,14 @@ CInt Windows = Bits32 CSize : Platform -> Type CSize Linux = Bits64 CSize Windows = Bits64 -``` +---- -### 4. **Safe Evolution** +==== 4. *Safe Evolution* Prove that new ABI versions are backward-compatible: -```idris +[source,idris] +---- -- Compiler enforces compatibility abiUpgrade : ABI 1 -> ABI 2 abiUpgrade old = MkABI2 { @@ -144,71 +148,78 @@ abiUpgrade old = MkABI2 { -- Can add new fields new_features = defaults } -``` +---- -## Why Zig for FFI? +=== Why Zig for FFI? -### 1. **C ABI Compatibility** +==== 1. *C ABI Compatibility* Zig exports C-compatible functions naturally: -```zig +[source,zig] +---- export fn library_function(param: i32) i32 { return param * 2; } -``` +---- -### 2. **Memory Safety** +==== 2. *Memory Safety* Compile-time safety without runtime overhead: -```zig +[source,zig] +---- // Null check enforced at compile time const handle = init() orelse return error.InitFailed; defer free(handle); -``` +---- -### 3. **Cross-Compilation** +==== 3. *Cross-Compilation* Built-in cross-compilation to any platform: -```bash +[source,bash] +---- zig build -Dtarget=x86_64-linux zig build -Dtarget=aarch64-macos zig build -Dtarget=x86_64-windows -``` +---- -### 4. **Zero Dependencies** +==== 4. *Zero Dependencies* No runtime, no libc required (unless explicitly needed): -```zig +[source,zig] +---- // Minimal binary size pub const lib = @import("std"); // Only includes what you use -``` +---- -## Building +=== Building -### Build FFI Library +==== Build FFI Library -```bash +[source,bash] +---- cd ffi/zig zig build # Build debug zig build -Doptimize=ReleaseFast # Build optimized zig build test # Run tests -``` +---- -### Generate C Header from Idris2 ABI +==== Generate C Header from Idris2 ABI -```bash +[source,bash] +---- cd src/abi idris2 --cg c-header Types.idr -o ../../generated/abi/{{project}}.h -``` +---- -### Cross-Compile +==== Cross-Compile -```bash +[source,bash] +---- cd ffi/zig # Linux x86_64 @@ -219,13 +230,14 @@ zig build -Dtarget=aarch64-macos # Windows x86_64 zig build -Dtarget=x86_64-windows -``` +---- -## Usage +=== Usage -### From C +==== From C -```c +[source,c] +---- #include "{{project}}.h" int main() { @@ -241,16 +253,19 @@ int main() { {{project}}_free(handle); return 0; } -``` +---- Compile with: -```bash + +[source,bash] +---- gcc -o example example.c -l{{project}} -L./zig-out/lib -``` +---- -### From Idris2 +==== From Idris2 -```idris +[source,idris] +---- import ERROR_LANG.ABI.Foreign main : IO () @@ -263,11 +278,12 @@ main = do free handle putStrLn "Success" -``` +---- -### From Rust +==== From Rust -```rust +[source,rust] +---- #[link(name = "{{project}}")] extern "C" { fn {{project}}_init() -> *mut std::ffi::c_void; @@ -286,11 +302,12 @@ fn main() { {{project}}_free(handle); } } -``` +---- -### From Julia +==== From Julia -```julia +[source,julia] +---- const lib{{project}} = "lib{{project}}" function init() @@ -316,27 +333,30 @@ try finally cleanup(handle) end -``` +---- -## Testing +=== Testing -### Unit Tests (Zig) +==== Unit Tests (Zig) -```bash +[source,bash] +---- cd ffi/zig zig build test -``` +---- -### Integration Tests +==== Integration Tests -```bash +[source,bash] +---- cd ffi/zig zig build test-integration -``` +---- -### ABI Verification (Idris2) +==== ABI Verification (Idris2) -```idris +[source,idris] +---- -- Compile-time verification %runElab verifyABI @@ -346,44 +366,44 @@ main = do verifyLayoutsCorrect verifyAlignmentsCorrect putStrLn "ABI verification passed" -``` +---- -## Contributing +=== Contributing When modifying the ABI/FFI: -1. **Update ABI first** (`src/abi/*.idr`) - - Modify type definitions - - Update proofs - - Ensure backward compatibility - -2. **Generate C header** - ```bash - idris2 --cg c-header src/abi/Types.idr -o generated/abi/{{project}}.h - ``` - -3. **Update FFI implementation** (`ffi/zig/src/main.zig`) - - Implement new functions - - Match ABI types exactly - -4. **Add tests** - - Unit tests in Zig - - Integration tests - - ABI verification tests - -5. **Update documentation** - - Function signatures - - Usage examples - - Migration guide (if breaking changes) - -## License +[arabic] +. *Update ABI first* (`+src/abi/*.idr+`) +* Modify type definitions +* Update proofs +* Ensure backward compatibility +. *Generate C header* ++ +[source,bash] +---- +idris2 --cg c-header src/abi/Types.idr -o generated/abi/{{project}}.h +---- +. *Update FFI implementation* (`+ffi/zig/src/main.zig+`) +* Implement new functions +* Match ABI types exactly +. *Add tests* +* Unit tests in Zig +* Integration tests +* ABI verification tests +. *Update documentation* +* Function signatures +* Usage examples +* Migration guide (if breaking changes) + +=== License MPL-2.0 -## See Also +=== See Also -- [Idris2 Documentation](https://idris2.readthedocs.io) -- [Zig Documentation](https://ziglang.org/documentation/master/) -- [Rhodium Standard Repositories](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/rhodium-standard-repositories) -- [FFI Migration Guide](../ffi-migration-guide.md) -- [ABI Migration Guide](../abi-migration-guide.md) +* https://idris2.readthedocs.io[Idris2 Documentation] +* https://ziglang.org/documentation/master/[Zig Documentation] +* https://github.com/hyperpolymath/rhodium-standard-repositories[Rhodium +Standard Repositories] +* link:../ffi-migration-guide.md[FFI Migration Guide] +* link:../abi-migration-guide.md[ABI Migration Guide] diff --git a/CHANGELOG.adoc b/CHANGELOG.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9717a6c --- /dev/null +++ b/CHANGELOG.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,53 @@ +SPDX-License-Identifier: CC-BY-SA-4.0 SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2026 +Jonathan D.A. Jewell (hyperpolymath) –> + +== Changelog + +All notable changes to `+error-lang+` will be documented in this file. + +This file is generated from conventional commits by the +https://github.com/hyperpolymath/standards/blob/main/.github/workflows/changelog-reusable.yml[`+changelog-reusable.yml+`] +workflow (`+hyperpolymath/standards#206+`). Adopt the workflow in this +repo’s CI to keep this file in sync automatically — see +https://github.com/hyperpolymath/standards/blob/main/templates/cliff.toml[`+templates/cliff.toml+`] +for the canonical config. + +The format follows https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.1.0/[Keep a +Changelog]; this project aims to follow +https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html[Semantic Versioning]. + +=== [Unreleased] + +==== Added + +* feat: initial commit — Error-Lang paradox-embracing error handling +language + +==== Fixed + +* fix(ci): sync hypatia-scan.yml to canonical (kill cd-scanner build +drift) (#3) +* fix(ci): adopt canonical hypatia-scan.yml (env.HOME/scanner-layout + +Comment-step gate) (#2) +* fix(ci): adopt canonical hypatia-scan.yml (env.HOME/scanner-layout + +Comment-step gate) (#1) +* fix(ci): update hypatia binary detection in hypatia-scan workflow +* fix(perms): restore exec bit on conformance runner scripts +* fix(security): remove eval from conformance runner +* fix: replace deno –allow-all with specific permission flags in LSP +server + +==== CI + +* ci: fix workflow-linter YAML parse error + self-flag bug +* ci: wire hypatia-scan.yml to query own Dependabot alerts + +=== Pre-history + +Prior commits to this file’s introduction are recorded in git history +but not formally classified into Keep-a-Changelog sections. To backfill, +run `+git cliff -o CHANGELOG.md+` locally using the canonical +https://github.com/hyperpolymath/standards/blob/main/templates/cliff.toml[`+cliff.toml+`] +— this is one-shot mechanical work. + +''''' diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md deleted file mode 100644 index a7ee3d4..0000000 --- a/CHANGELOG.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,47 +0,0 @@ - -SPDX-License-Identifier: CC-BY-SA-4.0 -SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2026 Jonathan D.A. Jewell (hyperpolymath) ---> - -# Changelog - -All notable changes to `error-lang` will be documented in this file. - -This file is generated from conventional commits by the -[`changelog-reusable.yml`](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/standards/blob/main/.github/workflows/changelog-reusable.yml) -workflow (`hyperpolymath/standards#206`). Adopt the workflow in this repo's CI to keep this file in sync automatically — see -[`templates/cliff.toml`](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/standards/blob/main/templates/cliff.toml) -for the canonical config. - -The format follows [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.1.0/); -this project aims to follow [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html). - -## [Unreleased] - -### Added - -- feat: initial commit — Error-Lang paradox-embracing error handling language - -### Fixed - -- fix(ci): sync hypatia-scan.yml to canonical (kill cd-scanner build drift) (#3) -- fix(ci): adopt canonical hypatia-scan.yml (env.HOME/scanner-layout + Comment-step gate) (#2) -- fix(ci): adopt canonical hypatia-scan.yml (env.HOME/scanner-layout + Comment-step gate) (#1) -- fix(ci): update hypatia binary detection in hypatia-scan workflow -- fix(perms): restore exec bit on conformance runner scripts -- fix(security): remove eval from conformance runner -- fix: replace deno --allow-all with specific permission flags in LSP server - -### CI - -- ci: fix workflow-linter YAML parse error + self-flag bug -- ci: wire hypatia-scan.yml to query own Dependabot alerts - -## Pre-history - -Prior commits to this file's introduction are recorded in git history but not formally classified into Keep-a-Changelog sections. To backfill, run `git cliff -o CHANGELOG.md` locally using the canonical [`cliff.toml`](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/standards/blob/main/templates/cliff.toml) — this is one-shot mechanical work. - ---- - - diff --git a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.adoc b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..141d99f --- /dev/null +++ b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,339 @@ +== Code of Conduct + +=== Our Pledge + +We as members, contributors, and leaders pledge to make participation in +Nextgen Languages a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless +of age, body size, visible or invisible disability, ethnicity, sex +characteristics, gender identity and expression, level of experience, +education, socio-economic status, nationality, personal appearance, +race, caste, colour, religion, or sexual identity and orientation. + +We pledge to act and interact in ways that contribute to an open, +welcoming, diverse, inclusive, and healthy community. + +We recognise that a thriving open source community requires +*psychological safety* — an environment where people can contribute, ask +questions, make mistakes, and learn without fear of ridicule or +retaliation. + +''''' + +=== Our Standards + +==== Expected Behaviour + +The following behaviours contribute to a positive environment: + +*Communication* - Using welcoming and inclusive language - Being +respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences - Giving and +gracefully accepting constructive feedback - Assuming good intent while +addressing impact - Communicating clearly and patiently, especially with +newcomers + +*Collaboration* - Focusing on what is best for the community - Showing +empathy and kindness toward other community members - Being +collaborative rather than competitive - Mentoring and supporting less +experienced contributors - Celebrating others’ contributions and +successes + +*Professionalism* - Accepting responsibility and apologising to those +affected by our mistakes - Learning from the experience and avoiding +repetition - Respecting others’ time and attention - Staying on topic in +project spaces - Following project guidelines and conventions + +*Accessibility* - Using plain language and avoiding unnecessary jargon - +Providing alt text for images and transcripts for audio/video - Being +patient with those using assistive technologies - Accommodating +different communication styles and needs - Recognising that not everyone +communicates the same way + +==== Unacceptable Behaviour + +The following behaviours are considered harassment and are unacceptable: + +*Harassment* - The use of sexualised language or imagery, and sexual +attention or advances of any kind - Trolling, insulting or derogatory +comments, and personal or political attacks - Public or private +harassment - Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following (online or +in-person) - Unwelcome physical contact or simulated physical contact +(e.g., emoji) - Sustained disruption of talks, events, or online +discussions + +*Discrimination* - Discriminatory jokes and language - Posting or +threatening to post others’ personally identifying information +("`doxing`") - Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above +behaviour - Microaggressions — subtle, often unintentional, +discriminatory comments or actions + +*Professional Misconduct* - Publishing others’ private information +without explicit permission - Misrepresenting affiliation or +contributions - Plagiarism or claiming credit for others’ work - +Retaliating against anyone who reports a Code of Conduct violation - +Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a +professional setting + +==== Grey Areas + +Some situations require judgement. 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Be respectful. Be collaborative.* + +We’re all here because we care about this project. Let’s make it a place +where everyone can do their best work. + +''''' + +Last updated: 2026 · Based on Contributor Covenant 2.1 diff --git a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md deleted file mode 100644 index 97431e3..0000000 --- a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,331 +0,0 @@ - -# Code of Conduct - - - -## Our Pledge - -We as members, contributors, and leaders pledge to make participation in Nextgen Languages a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body size, visible or invisible disability, ethnicity, sex characteristics, gender identity and expression, level of experience, education, socio-economic status, nationality, personal appearance, race, caste, colour, religion, or sexual identity and orientation. - -We pledge to act and interact in ways that contribute to an open, welcoming, diverse, inclusive, and healthy community. - -We recognise that a thriving open source community requires **psychological safety** — an environment where people can contribute, ask questions, make mistakes, and learn without fear of ridicule or retaliation. - ---- - -## Our Standards - -### Expected Behaviour - -The following behaviours contribute to a positive environment: - -**Communication** -- Using welcoming and inclusive language -- Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences -- Giving and gracefully accepting constructive feedback -- Assuming good intent while addressing impact -- Communicating clearly and patiently, especially with newcomers - -**Collaboration** -- Focusing on what is best for the community -- Showing empathy and kindness toward other community members -- Being collaborative rather than competitive -- Mentoring and supporting less experienced contributors -- Celebrating others' contributions and successes - -**Professionalism** -- Accepting responsibility and apologising to those affected by our mistakes -- Learning from the experience and avoiding repetition -- Respecting others' time and attention -- Staying on topic in project spaces -- Following project guidelines and conventions - -**Accessibility** -- Using plain language and avoiding unnecessary jargon -- Providing alt text for images and transcripts for audio/video -- Being patient with those using assistive technologies -- Accommodating different communication styles and needs -- Recognising that not everyone communicates the same way - -### Unacceptable Behaviour - -The following behaviours are considered harassment and are unacceptable: - -**Harassment** -- The use of sexualised language or imagery, and sexual attention or advances of any kind -- Trolling, insulting or derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks -- Public or private harassment -- Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following (online or in-person) -- Unwelcome physical contact or simulated physical contact (e.g., emoji) -- Sustained disruption of talks, events, or online discussions - -**Discrimination** -- Discriminatory jokes and language -- Posting or threatening to post others' personally identifying information ("doxing") -- Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behaviour -- Microaggressions — subtle, often unintentional, discriminatory comments or actions - -**Professional Misconduct** -- Publishing others' private information without explicit permission -- Misrepresenting affiliation or contributions -- Plagiarism or claiming credit for others' work -- Retaliating against anyone who reports a Code of Conduct violation -- Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting - -### Grey Areas - -Some situations require judgement. When uncertain: - -- **Intent vs Impact**: Good intentions do not excuse harmful impact. Focus on making things right. -- **Power Dynamics**: Those with more power (maintainers, employers, experienced contributors) must be especially mindful of their impact. -- **Cultural Differences**: What's acceptable varies by culture. When in doubt, err on the side of caution and ask. -- **Humour**: Jokes at others' expense are rarely funny to everyone. Punch up, not down. - ---- - -## Scope - -This Code of Conduct applies within all community spaces, including: - -**Online Spaces** -- Repository discussions, issues, and pull/merge requests -- Project chat channels (Matrix, Discord, Slack, IRC) -- Mailing lists and forums -- Social media when representing the project -- Video calls and virtual meetings - -**In-Person Spaces** -- Conferences, meetups, and events -- Workshops and training sessions -- Any gathering where you represent the project - -**Representation** -This Code of Conduct also applies when an individual is officially representing the community in public spaces. Examples include: - -- Using an official project email address -- Posting via an official social media account -- Acting as an appointed representative at an event -- Speaking on behalf of the project - ---- - -## Enforcement - -### Reporting - -If you experience or witness unacceptable behaviour, or have any other concerns, please report it as soon as possible. - -**How to Report** - -| Method | Details | Best For | -|--------|---------|----------| -| **Email** | j.d.a.jewell@open.ac.uk | Detailed reports, sensitive matters | -| **Private Message** | Contact any maintainer directly | Quick questions, minor issues | -| **Anonymous Form** | [Link to form if available] | When you need anonymity | - -**What to Include** - -- Your contact information (unless anonymous) -- Names/usernames of those involved -- Description of what happened -- When and where it occurred -- Any witnesses -- Any supporting evidence (screenshots, links) -- How you would like us to respond (if you have a preference) - -**What Happens Next** - -1. 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Be respectful. Be collaborative.** - -We're all here because we care about this project. Let's make it a place where everyone can do their best work. - ---- - -Last updated: 2026 · Based on Contributor Covenant 2.1 diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.adoc b/CONTRIBUTING.adoc index 7b35c72..93741d8 100644 --- a/CONTRIBUTING.adoc +++ b/CONTRIBUTING.adoc @@ -1,44 +1,109 @@ -// SPDX-License-Identifier: CC-BY-SA-4.0 -// Copyright (c) Jonathan D.A. Jewell -= Contributing to Error-Lang +== Clone the repository -Thank you for your interest in contributing to Error-Lang! +git clone https://github.com/hyperpolymath/nextgen-languages.git cd +nextgen-languages -== Getting Started +== Using Guix (recommended for reproducibility) -. Fork the repository -. Clone your fork -. Run `just doctor` to verify your setup -. Make your changes -. Run `just test` and `just lint` -. Submit a pull request +guix develop -== Language Policy +== Or using toolbox/distrobox -This project follows the https://github.com/hyperpolymath/rhodium-standard-repositories[RSR] language policy: +toolbox create nextgen-languages-dev toolbox enter nextgen-languages-dev +# Install dependencies manually -* **AffineScript** for compiler code -* **Deno** for CLI (JavaScript, no TypeScript) -* **AsciiDoc** for documentation -* **No TypeScript, Node.js, npm, or Go** +== Verify setup -== Adding Error Codes +just check # or: cargo check / mix compile / etc. just test # Run test +suite -To add a new error code: +.... -. Add the code to `ERROR_CODES` in `cli/main.js` -. Add handling in `compiler/src/Lexer.res` or `Parser.res` -. Add a lesson in `docs/Curriculum.adoc` -. Add an example in `examples/` -. Update the grammar if needed +### Repository Structure +.... -== Code Style +nextgen-languages/ ├── src/ # Source code (Perimeter 1-2) ├── lib/ # +Library code (Perimeter 1-2) ├── extensions/ # Extensions (Perimeter 2) +├── plugins/ # Plugins (Perimeter 2) ├── tools/ # Tooling (Perimeter 2) +├── docs/ # Documentation (Perimeter 3) │ ├── architecture/ # ADRs, +specs (Perimeter 2) │ └── proposals/ # RFCs (Perimeter 3) ├── examples/ +# Examples (Perimeter 3) ├── spec/ # Spec tests (Perimeter 3) ├── tests/ +# Test suite (Perimeter 2-3) ├── .well-known/ # Protocol files +(Perimeter 1-3) ├── .github/ # GitHub config (Perimeter 1) │ ├── +ISSUE_TEMPLATE/ │ └── workflows/ ├── CHANGELOG.md ├── CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md +├── CONTRIBUTING.md # This file ├── GOVERNANCE.md ├── LICENSE ├── +MAINTAINERS.md ├── README.adoc ├── SECURITY.md ├── flake.guix # Guix +flake (Perimeter 1) └── Justfile # Task runner (Perimeter 1) -* Use `deno fmt` for JavaScript -* Use `affinescript format` for AffineScript -* SPDX license headers on all files -* Descriptive variable names +.... -== Questions? +--- -Open an issue or discussion on GitHub. +## How to Contribute + +### Reporting Bugs + +**Before reporting**: +1. Search existing issues +2. Check if it's already fixed in `main` +3. Determine which perimeter the bug affects + +**When reporting**: + +Use the [bug report template](.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md) and include: + +- Clear, descriptive title +- Environment details (OS, versions, toolchain) +- Steps to reproduce +- Expected vs actual behaviour +- Logs, screenshots, or minimal reproduction + +### Suggesting Features + +**Before suggesting**: +1. Check the [roadmap](ROADMAP.md) if available +2. Search existing issues and discussions +3. Consider which perimeter the feature belongs to + +**When suggesting**: + +Use the [feature request template](.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md) and include: + +- Problem statement (what pain point does this solve?) +- Proposed solution +- Alternatives considered +- Which perimeter this affects + +### Your First Contribution + +Look for issues labelled: + +- [`good first issue`](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/nextgen-languages/labels/good%20first%20issue) — Simple Perimeter 3 tasks +- [`help wanted`](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/nextgen-languages/labels/help%20wanted) — Community help needed +- [`documentation`](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/nextgen-languages/labels/documentation) — Docs improvements +- [`perimeter-3`](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/nextgen-languages/labels/perimeter-3) — Community sandbox scope + +--- + +## Development Workflow + +### Branch Naming +.... + +docs/short-description # Documentation (P3) test/what-added # Test +additions (P3) feat/short-description # New features (P2) +fix/issue-number-description # Bug fixes (P2) refactor/what-changed # +Code improvements (P2) security/what-fixed # Security fixes (P1-2) + +.... + +### Commit Messages + +We follow [Conventional Commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/): +.... + +(): + +{empty}[optional body] + +{empty}[optional footer] diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md deleted file mode 100644 index df122a5..0000000 --- a/CONTRIBUTING.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,120 +0,0 @@ - -# Clone the repository -git clone https://github.com/hyperpolymath/nextgen-languages.git -cd nextgen-languages - -# Using Guix (recommended for reproducibility) -guix develop - -# Or using toolbox/distrobox -toolbox create nextgen-languages-dev -toolbox enter nextgen-languages-dev -# Install dependencies manually - -# Verify setup -just check # or: cargo check / mix compile / etc. -just test # Run test suite -``` - -### Repository Structure -``` -nextgen-languages/ -├── src/ # Source code (Perimeter 1-2) -├── lib/ # Library code (Perimeter 1-2) -├── extensions/ # Extensions (Perimeter 2) -├── plugins/ # Plugins (Perimeter 2) -├── tools/ # Tooling (Perimeter 2) -├── docs/ # Documentation (Perimeter 3) -│ ├── architecture/ # ADRs, specs (Perimeter 2) -│ └── proposals/ # RFCs (Perimeter 3) -├── examples/ # Examples (Perimeter 3) -├── spec/ # Spec tests (Perimeter 3) -├── tests/ # Test suite (Perimeter 2-3) -├── .well-known/ # Protocol files (Perimeter 1-3) -├── .github/ # GitHub config (Perimeter 1) -│ ├── ISSUE_TEMPLATE/ -│ └── workflows/ -├── CHANGELOG.md -├── CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md -├── CONTRIBUTING.md # This file -├── GOVERNANCE.md -├── LICENSE -├── MAINTAINERS.md -├── README.adoc -├── SECURITY.md -├── flake.guix # Guix flake (Perimeter 1) -└── Justfile # Task runner (Perimeter 1) -``` - ---- - -## How to Contribute - -### Reporting Bugs - -**Before reporting**: -1. Search existing issues -2. Check if it's already fixed in `main` -3. Determine which perimeter the bug affects - -**When reporting**: - -Use the [bug report template](.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md) and include: - -- Clear, descriptive title -- Environment details (OS, versions, toolchain) -- Steps to reproduce -- Expected vs actual behaviour -- Logs, screenshots, or minimal reproduction - -### Suggesting Features - -**Before suggesting**: -1. Check the [roadmap](ROADMAP.md) if available -2. Search existing issues and discussions -3. Consider which perimeter the feature belongs to - -**When suggesting**: - -Use the [feature request template](.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md) and include: - -- Problem statement (what pain point does this solve?) -- Proposed solution -- Alternatives considered -- Which perimeter this affects - -### Your First Contribution - -Look for issues labelled: - -- [`good first issue`](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/nextgen-languages/labels/good%20first%20issue) — Simple Perimeter 3 tasks -- [`help wanted`](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/nextgen-languages/labels/help%20wanted) — Community help needed -- [`documentation`](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/nextgen-languages/labels/documentation) — Docs improvements -- [`perimeter-3`](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/nextgen-languages/labels/perimeter-3) — Community sandbox scope - ---- - -## Development Workflow - -### Branch Naming -``` -docs/short-description # Documentation (P3) -test/what-added # Test additions (P3) -feat/short-description # New features (P2) -fix/issue-number-description # Bug fixes (P2) -refactor/what-changed # Code improvements (P2) -security/what-fixed # Security fixes (P1-2) -``` - -### Commit Messages - -We follow [Conventional Commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/): -``` -(): - -[optional body] - -[optional footer] diff --git a/ERROR-LANG-COMPLETION-2026-02-07.adoc b/ERROR-LANG-COMPLETION-2026-02-07.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..533e1f0 --- /dev/null +++ b/ERROR-LANG-COMPLETION-2026-02-07.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,206 @@ +== Error-Lang 100% Completion Report + +*Date:* 2026-02-07 *Status:* Production-Ready *Duration:* ~4 hours +*Result:* 45% → 100% (+55%) + +=== Executive Summary + +Error-Lang has been driven from 45% completion (compiler only) to 100% +production-ready status, achieving full feature parity with Phronesis +while maintaining its unique pedagogical focus on computational haptics +and intentional fragility. + +=== What Was Built + +==== Core Tooling (100% Complete) + +* ✅ *Zig FFI* (450 LOC) +** Stability scoring with weighted paradox factors +** Positional operator resolution (column-based behavior) +** Paradox detection (bitmask of active paradoxes) +** Five Whys depth calculation +** All 14 integration tests passing +* ✅ *Bytecode VM* (520 LOC) +** Stack-based interpreter +** Positional semantics integration +** Computational haptics state tracking +** Support for all 10 paradoxes +* ✅ *Codegen* (425 LOC) +** AST → bytecode compilation +** Position metadata preservation +** Trace point injection +** Paradox checkpoint insertion + +==== Developer Experience (100% Complete) + +* ✅ *LSP Server* (310 LOC) +** Real-time diagnostics with paradox warnings +** Hover info with stability scores +** Auto-completion for keywords and built-ins +** Custom notifications for stability updates +* ✅ *VS Code Extension* (4 files) +** Syntax highlighting for `+.err+` files +** Special highlighting for positional operators +** LSP integration +** Computational haptics visualization + +==== Deployment (100% Complete) + +* ✅ *Svalinn/Vordr Integration* +** `+svalinn-compose.yaml+` - Verified container orchestration +** 3 services: LSP server (replicas: 2), VM runtime, IDE/playground +** Post-quantum crypto attestations (Dilithium5, SPHINCS+, Ed25519) +** SLSA Level 3 provenance + +=== Metrics + +[cols=",,,",options="header",] +|=== +|Metric |Before |After |Change +|*Completion* |45% |100% |+55% +|*LOC* |7,468 |9,200 |+23% +|*Files* |27 |38 |+41% +|*AffineScript Files* |18 |21 |+3 +|*Phase* |compiler-only |production-ready |✓ +|=== + +=== Unique Features + +==== 1. Computational Haptics + +Visual feedback that makes design decisions immediately tangible: - +Animated stability bar (0-100 score) - Real-time updates as you type - +Color coding: Green → Yellow → Orange → Red - Emoji indicators: ✨ → 💫 +→ ⚠️ → 🔥 + +==== 2. The Ten Paradoxes + +Error-Lang has ten core paradoxes that challenge assumptions: + +[arabic] +. *Type Quantum Superposition* - Variables exist in multiple types +. *Scope Leakage* - Variables escape blocks on prime-numbered lines +. *Positional Operator Semantics* - `+++` at column 12 adds, at 13 +concatenates! +. *Context-Collapse Keywords* - `+maybe+`, `+sometimes+` affect +semantics +. *Temporal Corruption* - Previous run history affects execution +. *Reserved Word Roulette* - Keywords shift meaning +. *Arithmetic Drift* - Math operations accumulate errors +. *Null Propagation Cascade* - Null spreads like a virus +. *Global State Entanglement* - Globals affect each other mysteriously +. *Memory Phantom* - Freed memory sometimes persists + +==== 3. Positional Semantics + +*The magic that breaks assumptions:* + +[source,error-lang] +---- +main + let a = 5 + 3 # Column 12 (even): Addition → 8 + let b = 5 + 3 # Column 12 (even): Addition → 8 + let c = 5 + 3 # Column 13 (odd): Concatenation → "53" + + println(a, b, c) # 8, 8, "53" +end +---- + +The `+++` operator behavior depends on its column position! + +==== 4. Five Whys Root Cause Analysis + +Automated tracing from symptom to design decision: + +.... +Why? → Compiler rejected code + Why? → Type mismatch + Why? → Type superposition active + Why? → Too many variables in scope (>10) + Why? → Scope leakage on line 7 (prime number) +.... + +=== Formally Verified Properties + +Via Idris2 ABI proofs: - ✓ Stability scores bounded [0, 100] - ✓ +Positional operator behavior deterministic - ✓ Paradox detection +monotonic with complexity + +=== Deployment Architecture + +.... +┌─────────┐ ┌────────┐ ┌────────┐ +│ Svalinn │◄──────► │ Selur │◄──────► │ Vörðr │ +│ (Edge) │ WASM │(Bridge)│ WASM │(Runtime)│ +└─────────┘ └────────┘ └────────┘ + │ │ + └──────── Formal Verification ────────┘ + (Idris2 proofs) +.... + +* *Svalinn*: Edge gateway with policy enforcement +* *Selur*: Zero-copy WASM bridge +* *Vörðr*: Container runtime with formal verification + +=== Comparison with Other Languages + +[width="100%",cols="15%,14%,16%,28%,27%",options="header",] +|=== +|Language |Completion |Pedagogical |Computational Haptics |Formal +Verification +|*Error-Lang* |100% |Yes |Yes |Yes + +|Phronesis |100% |No |No |Partial + +|Oblibeny |100% |No |No |Yes + +|Eclexia |100% |No |No |Partial + +|WokeLang |100% |No |No |No +|=== + +*Error-Lang is unique* in using intentional fragility as a teaching +tool. + +=== Use Cases + +Ideal for: - Computer science education (systems thinking) - Teaching +debugging and error handling - Understanding language design trade-offs +- Exploring the "`paradoxes`" of programming - Developing intuition for +code quality + +=== Implementation Timeline + +*Session:* 2026-02-07 *Duration:* ~4 hours + +[arabic] +. *Hour 1:* Completed Zig FFI with computational haptics +. *Hour 2:* Built bytecode VM and codegen +. *Hour 3:* Created LSP server with stability tracking +. *Hour 4:* VS Code extension and Svalinn/Vordr integration + +=== Commits + +(Generated during completion - to be added after commit) + +=== Next Steps (Post-100%) + +Optional enhancements: 1. Additional paradox implementations (7-10) 2. +Web-based playground with real-time haptics 3. Educator handbook with +lesson plans 4. Student workbook with exercises 5. Advanced +visualization (3D stability landscape) + +=== Conclusion + +Error-Lang has achieved 100% production-ready status with: - Complete +tooling (compiler, VM, LSP, debugger, VS Code extension) - Full +developer experience (syntax highlighting, auto-complete, diagnostics) - +Formal verification integration (Svalinn/Vordr stack) - Unique +pedagogical features (10 paradoxes, computational haptics) + +*Ready for deployment in educational environments.* 📚✨ + +''''' + +*Author:* Jonathan D.A. Jewell *Co-Authored-By:* Claude Sonnet 4.5 +*License:* MPL-2.0 diff --git a/ERROR-LANG-COMPLETION-2026-02-07.md b/ERROR-LANG-COMPLETION-2026-02-07.md deleted file mode 100644 index bb62f4f..0000000 --- a/ERROR-LANG-COMPLETION-2026-02-07.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,205 +0,0 @@ - -# Error-Lang 100% Completion Report - -**Date:** 2026-02-07 -**Status:** Production-Ready -**Duration:** ~4 hours -**Result:** 45% → 100% (+55%) - -## Executive Summary - -Error-Lang has been driven from 45% completion (compiler only) to 100% production-ready status, achieving full feature parity with Phronesis while maintaining its unique pedagogical focus on computational haptics and intentional fragility. - -## What Was Built - -### Core Tooling (100% Complete) - -- ✅ **Zig FFI** (450 LOC) - - Stability scoring with weighted paradox factors - - Positional operator resolution (column-based behavior) - - Paradox detection (bitmask of active paradoxes) - - Five Whys depth calculation - - All 14 integration tests passing - -- ✅ **Bytecode VM** (520 LOC) - - Stack-based interpreter - - Positional semantics integration - - Computational haptics state tracking - - Support for all 10 paradoxes - -- ✅ **Codegen** (425 LOC) - - AST → bytecode compilation - - Position metadata preservation - - Trace point injection - - Paradox checkpoint insertion - -### Developer Experience (100% Complete) - -- ✅ **LSP Server** (310 LOC) - - Real-time diagnostics with paradox warnings - - Hover info with stability scores - - Auto-completion for keywords and built-ins - - Custom notifications for stability updates - -- ✅ **VS Code Extension** (4 files) - - Syntax highlighting for `.err` files - - Special highlighting for positional operators - - LSP integration - - Computational haptics visualization - -### Deployment (100% Complete) - -- ✅ **Svalinn/Vordr Integration** - - `svalinn-compose.yaml` - Verified container orchestration - - 3 services: LSP server (replicas: 2), VM runtime, IDE/playground - - Post-quantum crypto attestations (Dilithium5, SPHINCS+, Ed25519) - - SLSA Level 3 provenance - -## Metrics - -| Metric | Before | After | Change | -|--------|--------|-------|--------| -| **Completion** | 45% | 100% | +55% | -| **LOC** | 7,468 | 9,200 | +23% | -| **Files** | 27 | 38 | +41% | -| **AffineScript Files** | 18 | 21 | +3 | -| **Phase** | compiler-only | production-ready | ✓ | - -## Unique Features - -### 1. Computational Haptics - -Visual feedback that makes design decisions immediately tangible: -- Animated stability bar (0-100 score) -- Real-time updates as you type -- Color coding: Green → Yellow → Orange → Red -- Emoji indicators: ✨ → 💫 → ⚠️ → 🔥 - -### 2. The Ten Paradoxes - -Error-Lang has ten core paradoxes that challenge assumptions: - -1. **Type Quantum Superposition** - Variables exist in multiple types -2. **Scope Leakage** - Variables escape blocks on prime-numbered lines -3. **Positional Operator Semantics** - `+` at column 12 adds, at 13 concatenates! -4. **Context-Collapse Keywords** - `maybe`, `sometimes` affect semantics -5. **Temporal Corruption** - Previous run history affects execution -6. **Reserved Word Roulette** - Keywords shift meaning -7. **Arithmetic Drift** - Math operations accumulate errors -8. **Null Propagation Cascade** - Null spreads like a virus -9. **Global State Entanglement** - Globals affect each other mysteriously -10. **Memory Phantom** - Freed memory sometimes persists - -### 3. Positional Semantics - -**The magic that breaks assumptions:** - -```error-lang -main - let a = 5 + 3 # Column 12 (even): Addition → 8 - let b = 5 + 3 # Column 12 (even): Addition → 8 - let c = 5 + 3 # Column 13 (odd): Concatenation → "53" - - println(a, b, c) # 8, 8, "53" -end -``` - -The `+` operator behavior depends on its column position! - -### 4. Five Whys Root Cause Analysis - -Automated tracing from symptom to design decision: - -``` -Why? → Compiler rejected code - Why? → Type mismatch - Why? → Type superposition active - Why? → Too many variables in scope (>10) - Why? → Scope leakage on line 7 (prime number) -``` - -## Formally Verified Properties - -Via Idris2 ABI proofs: -- ✓ Stability scores bounded [0, 100] -- ✓ Positional operator behavior deterministic -- ✓ Paradox detection monotonic with complexity - -## Deployment Architecture - -``` -┌─────────┐ ┌────────┐ ┌────────┐ -│ Svalinn │◄──────► │ Selur │◄──────► │ Vörðr │ -│ (Edge) │ WASM │(Bridge)│ WASM │(Runtime)│ -└─────────┘ └────────┘ └────────┘ - │ │ - └──────── Formal Verification ────────┘ - (Idris2 proofs) -``` - -- **Svalinn**: Edge gateway with policy enforcement -- **Selur**: Zero-copy WASM bridge -- **Vörðr**: Container runtime with formal verification - -## Comparison with Other Languages - -| Language | Completion | Pedagogical | Computational Haptics | Formal Verification | -|----------|-----------|-------------|----------------------|---------------------| -| **Error-Lang** | 100% | Yes | Yes | Yes | -| Phronesis | 100% | No | No | Partial | -| Oblibeny | 100% | No | No | Yes | -| Eclexia | 100% | No | No | Partial | -| WokeLang | 100% | No | No | No | - -**Error-Lang is unique** in using intentional fragility as a teaching tool. - -## Use Cases - -Ideal for: -- Computer science education (systems thinking) -- Teaching debugging and error handling -- Understanding language design trade-offs -- Exploring the "paradoxes" of programming -- Developing intuition for code quality - -## Implementation Timeline - -**Session:** 2026-02-07 -**Duration:** ~4 hours - -1. **Hour 1:** Completed Zig FFI with computational haptics -2. **Hour 2:** Built bytecode VM and codegen -3. **Hour 3:** Created LSP server with stability tracking -4. **Hour 4:** VS Code extension and Svalinn/Vordr integration - -## Commits - -(Generated during completion - to be added after commit) - -## Next Steps (Post-100%) - -Optional enhancements: -1. Additional paradox implementations (7-10) -2. Web-based playground with real-time haptics -3. Educator handbook with lesson plans -4. Student workbook with exercises -5. Advanced visualization (3D stability landscape) - -## Conclusion - -Error-Lang has achieved 100% production-ready status with: -- Complete tooling (compiler, VM, LSP, debugger, VS Code extension) -- Full developer experience (syntax highlighting, auto-complete, diagnostics) -- Formal verification integration (Svalinn/Vordr stack) -- Unique pedagogical features (10 paradoxes, computational haptics) - -**Ready for deployment in educational environments.** 📚✨ - ---- - -**Author:** Jonathan D.A. Jewell -**Co-Authored-By:** Claude Sonnet 4.5 -**License:** MPL-2.0 diff --git a/GOVERNANCE.adoc b/GOVERNANCE.adoc index e41020d..9b836fb 100644 --- a/GOVERNANCE.adoc +++ b/GOVERNANCE.adoc @@ -1,162 +1,60 @@ -// SPDX-License-Identifier: CC-BY-SA-4.0 -// SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2026 Jonathan D.A. Jewell -= Governance Model -:toc: preamble +== Governance -This document describes the governance model for this repository. +=== Overview -== Overview +This project is governed by the following principles and structures to +ensure transparent, inclusive, and effective decision-making. -This repository follows a **Sole Maintainer Governance Model**: +=== Roles and Responsibilities -* Single maintainer (@hyperpolymath) has full authority over the project -* All contributions are welcome and reviewed by the maintainer -* Decisions are made transparently through GitHub issues and discussions -* The project adheres to the hyperpolymath estate policies where applicable +==== Maintainers -== Core Principles +Maintainers are responsible for: - Reviewing and merging pull requests - +Managing releases and versioning - Ensuring code quality and standards - +Triaging issues and bug reports - Community engagement and support -[cols="1,2"] -|=== -| Principle | Description +==== Contributors -| **Benevolent Dictatorship** | Maintainer has final decision authority but seeks community input +Contributors are expected to: - Follow the code of conduct - Submit +well-documented pull requests - Write tests for new functionality - +Maintain existing tests - Update documentation as needed -| **Meritocracy** | Contributions are judged on technical merit, not contributor identity +=== Decision Making -| **Transparency** | All significant decisions are documented publicly +==== Minor Changes -| **Consensus-Seeking** | Maintainer prefers consensus but will decide when necessary +* Can be made by any maintainer +* Include bug fixes, documentation updates, dependency updates -| **Open Contribution** | Anyone can contribute via fork and pull request +==== Major Changes -|=== +* Require discussion in issues or pull requests +* Include new features, architectural changes, API changes +* Need approval from at least 2 maintainers -== Roles and Permissions +==== Breaking Changes -[cols="1,2,2"] -|=== -| Role | Permissions | Assignment +* Require RFC (Request for Comments) process +* Need approval from majority of maintainers +* Must include migration guide -| **Maintainer** | Write access, merge rights, admin | @hyperpolymath -| **Contributors** | Read access, fork, submit PRs | All GitHub users -| **Users** | Use the software, report issues | All GitHub users +=== Code of Conduct -|=== +All participants are expected to follow our Code of Conduct. Violations +can be reported to the maintainers. -== Decision Making Framework +=== Communication -=== Routine Decisions +* *Issues*: For bug reports and feature requests +* *Discussions*: For questions and general discussion +* *Pull Requests*: For code contributions -* Bug fixes -* Documentation improvements -* Minor feature additions -* Dependency updates +=== Licensing -**Process**: Maintainer reviews and merges PRs that meet quality standards. +All contributions are made under the terms of the repository’s LICENSE +file. By submitting a pull request, you agree to license your +contributions accordingly. -=== Significant Changes +''''' -* New major features -* API changes -* Architecture modifications -* Breaking changes - -**Process**: -. Open issue describing the change -. Discuss with community (minimum 72 hours) -. Maintainer makes final decision -. Document rationale in issue/PR - -=== Structural Decisions - -* Repository purpose/renaming -* License changes -* Ownership transfer -* Deprecation/archival - -**Process**: -. Extended discussion (minimum 1 week) -. Maintainer makes final decision -. Document in CHANGELOG and governance docs - -== Contribution Lifecycle - -[cols="1,2"] -|=== -| Stage | Process - -| **Ideation** | Open issue, discuss feasibility - -| **Development** | Fork, implement, test thoroughly - -| **Review** | Submit PR, maintainer reviews within 7 days - -| **Merge** | Maintainer merges or requests changes - -| **Release** | Maintainer publishes according to project conventions - -|=== - -== Conflict Resolution - -In case of disagreements: - -. Discuss in the relevant GitHub issue or PR -. Provide technical justification for positions -. Maintainer mediates and makes final decision -. Decision is documented and can be revisited later - -== Project Policies - -This repository adheres to hyperpolymath estate-wide policies: - -* **License**: MPL-2.0 for code, CC-BY-SA-4.0 for prose (per standards/LICENCE-POLICY.adoc) -* **Code of Conduct**: Follows hyperpolymath CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md -* **Security**: Follows hyperpolymath SECURITY.md -* **Contributing**: Follows hyperpolymath CONTRIBUTING.adoc conventions - -== Repository-Specific Conventions - -[cols="1,2"] -|=== -| Convention | Description - -| **Signing** | All commits must be signed (SSH or GPG) - -| **SPDX Headers** | All source files must have SPDX license identifiers - -| **Contractiles** | Mustfile, Trustfile, Intendfile, Adjustfile in root - -| **Machine Readable** | META.a2ml in .machine_readable/6a2/ - -| **CI/CD** | GitHub Actions workflows in .github/workflows/ - -|=== - -== Governance Evolution - -As the project grows, this governance model may evolve: - -* **Adding Co-Maintainers**: When contribution volume warrants it -* **Forming a Team**: For complex multi-maintainer projects -* **Adopting TPCF**: For large, multi-repository projects (see rhodium-standard-repositories) - -Changes to this document require the same process as Significant Changes above. - -== See Also - -* link:MAINTAINERS.adoc[Maintainers] -* link:CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md[Code of Conduct] -* link:CONTRIBUTING.adoc[Contributing Guide] -* link:https://github.com/hyperpolymath/standards/blob/main/LICENCE-POLICY.adoc[Estate License Policy] -* link:https://github.com/hyperpolymath/standards[rhodium-standard-repositories (TPCF)] - -== Changelog - -[cols="1,1,1"] -|=== -| Date | Change | By - -| 2026-06-07 | Initial governance model established | @hyperpolymath -|=== +_Last updated: 2026-07-18_ diff --git a/GOVERNANCE.md b/GOVERNANCE.md deleted file mode 100644 index e27364c..0000000 --- a/GOVERNANCE.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,60 +0,0 @@ -# Governance - -## Overview - -This project is governed by the following principles and structures to ensure transparent, inclusive, and effective decision-making. - -## Roles and Responsibilities - -### Maintainers - -Maintainers are responsible for: -- Reviewing and merging pull requests -- Managing releases and versioning -- Ensuring code quality and standards -- Triaging issues and bug reports -- Community engagement and support - -### Contributors - -Contributors are expected to: -- Follow the code of conduct -- Submit well-documented pull requests -- Write tests for new functionality -- Maintain existing tests -- Update documentation as needed - -## Decision Making - -### Minor Changes -- Can be made by any maintainer -- Include bug fixes, documentation updates, dependency updates - -### Major Changes -- Require discussion in issues or pull requests -- Include new features, architectural changes, API changes -- Need approval from at least 2 maintainers - -### Breaking Changes -- Require RFC (Request for Comments) process -- Need approval from majority of maintainers -- Must include migration guide - -## Code of Conduct - -All participants are expected to follow our Code of Conduct. Violations can be reported to the maintainers. - -## Communication - -- **Issues**: For bug reports and feature requests -- **Discussions**: For questions and general discussion -- **Pull Requests**: For code contributions - -## Licensing - -All contributions are made under the terms of the repository's LICENSE file. -By submitting a pull request, you agree to license your contributions accordingly. - ---- - -*Last updated: 2026-07-18* diff --git a/PROOF-NEEDS.adoc b/PROOF-NEEDS.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..db3a05a --- /dev/null +++ b/PROOF-NEEDS.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,108 @@ +== PROOF-NEEDS.md + +____ +Engineering ledger for the error-lang *formal core*. This is the honest +substrate beneath the language’s deliberately tongue-in-cheek "`100% +production-ready, formally verified`" self-presentation: it records what +is _actually_ machine-checked, what is not, and how to reproduce the +checks. The language may dissemble about itself on purpose — this file +does not. +____ + +=== Formal core (`+src/abi/+`) + +Three properties of the computational-haptics engine are proved in +Idris2 and *machine-checked under Idris 2, version 0.8.0*, with *no +escape hatches* (no `+believe_me+`, `+assert_total+`, `+cast+`-coerced +equality, or `+postulate+`): + +[width="100%",cols="34%,33%,33%",options="header",] +|=== +|Property |Module |Status +|Stability score ∈ [0, 100] |`+src/abi/Stability.idr+` |✅ proved +(`+stabilityUpperBound+`, `+stabilityLowerBound+`) + +|Positional-operator determinism |`+src/abi/Positional.idr+` |✅ proved +(`+positionalDeterministic+`) + sanity evaluations + +|Paradox-factor monotonicity |`+src/abi/Paradox.idr+` |⚠️ partial — two +factors proved, blanket claim retracted (below) +|=== + +`+src/abi/Foreign.idr+` is an honest, self-contained ABI +*binding-declaration* layer (it asserts no theorems). All four modules +are listed in `+src/abi/error-lang-abi.ipkg+`. + +==== Reproduce + +[source,sh] +---- +# idris2 is not in apt here, and the ziglang/deno mirrors are blocked by the +# environment network policy, so build the proof checker from source via Chez: +sudo apt-get install -y chezscheme libgmp-dev make gcc +git clone https://github.com/idris-lang/Idris2 && cd Idris2 +make bootstrap SCHEME=chezscheme && make install +export PATH="$HOME/.idris2/bin:$PATH" + +# then, from the error-lang repo root: +./verification/check-proofs.sh +# or: cd src/abi && idris2 --typecheck error-lang-abi.ipkg +---- + +==== The monotonicity retraction (an honest finding) + +The previously-advertised property _"`paradox detection is monotonic +with complexity`"_ is *false of the implementation* — and attempting to +prove it honestly is what surfaced that. `+error_lang_detect_paradoxes+` +(`+ffi/zig/src/main.zig+`) gates `+scope_leakage+` on +`+isPrime(line_count)+`, which is not monotone: line *7* is prime → +active, line *8* is composite → inactive, even though 8 > 7. + +`+src/abi/Paradox.idr+` therefore proves the part that _is_ true — the +two threshold-gated factors are monotone in their driving metric +(`+superpositionMonotone+` for `+var_count > 10+`; `+temporalMonotone+` +for `+depth > 5+`) — and retracts the blanket claim, recording the +scope-leakage obstruction explicitly. Non-monotone scope leakage is +intentional; it is the pedagogical point of the paradox. The difference +now is that the proof says so out loud, instead of hiding it behind +`+cast Refl+`. + +=== What was removed (2026-06-23) + +`+src/abi/Foreign.idr+` previously carried three "`Safety Proofs`" — +`+stabilityBounded+`, `+positionalDeterministic+`, `+paradoxMonotonic+` +— that were *not proofs*. Each manufactured its evidence with +`+cast ()+` / `+cast Refl+` over an `+IO+` action (e.g. calling an FFI +function twice and coercing `+Refl : x = x+` onto the two distinct +results, with a comment that it "`should hold in practice`"). An earlier +note in this file claimed these files had been removed; in fact +`+Foreign.idr+` was still present and still exported the fakes. + +They are now deleted and replaced by the genuine, machine-checked +modules above. + +=== Open obligations + +[arabic] +. *CI gate.* Add an Idris2 `+--typecheck error-lang-abi.ipkg+` job so +the core is checked on every push. (The dev image has no idris2 by +default; it was built from source for this change.) +. *Implementation conformance.* The proofs are stated over abstract +models that mirror `+ffi/zig/src/main.zig+` and +`+compiler/src/Types.res+`. Two of those implementations *disagree*: +positional behaviour is `+column % 2+` (two-way) in the Zig FFI but +`+(line*31 + column) mod 4+` (four-way) in `+Stability.res+`. Reconcile +them, then bind the proofs to the chosen implementation by extraction or +conformance tests rather than parallel models. +. *Zig weighted-average path.* `+error_lang_calculate_stability+` is a +convex combination (weights sum to 1) of per-factor scores in [0,100]; +its [0,100] bound holds for a _different_ reason than the +`+Stability.res+` clamp proved here. Prove that path too. +. *Programs not executed in this environment.* Under the current network +policy the Deno runtime’s JSR std deps (`+jsr.io+`) and Zig 0.13.0 +(`+ziglang.org+`) are unreachable, and the AffineScript compiler does +not currently build (`+return+` is not valid AffineScript — +`+VM.res:407+`; `+dict+` applies the one-argument `+dict+` +constructor to two arguments — `+Types.res:233+`). These were *not* run +or fixed as part of this change and are tracked as separate work — they +are not claimed to pass. diff --git a/PROOF-NEEDS.md b/PROOF-NEEDS.md deleted file mode 100644 index 4d56d59..0000000 --- a/PROOF-NEEDS.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,94 +0,0 @@ - -# PROOF-NEEDS.md - -> Engineering ledger for the error-lang **formal core**. This is the honest -> substrate beneath the language's deliberately tongue-in-cheek "100% -> production-ready, formally verified" self-presentation: it records what is -> *actually* machine-checked, what is not, and how to reproduce the checks. -> The language may dissemble about itself on purpose — this file does not. - -## Formal core (`src/abi/`) - -Three properties of the computational-haptics engine are proved in Idris2 and -**machine-checked under Idris 2, version 0.8.0**, with **no escape hatches** -(no `believe_me`, `assert_total`, `cast`-coerced equality, or `postulate`): - -| Property | Module | Status | -|---|---|---| -| Stability score ∈ [0, 100] | `src/abi/Stability.idr` | ✅ proved (`stabilityUpperBound`, `stabilityLowerBound`) | -| Positional-operator determinism | `src/abi/Positional.idr` | ✅ proved (`positionalDeterministic`) + sanity evaluations | -| Paradox-factor monotonicity | `src/abi/Paradox.idr` | ⚠️ partial — two factors proved, blanket claim retracted (below) | - -`src/abi/Foreign.idr` is an honest, self-contained ABI **binding-declaration** -layer (it asserts no theorems). All four modules are listed in -`src/abi/error-lang-abi.ipkg`. - -### Reproduce - -```sh -# idris2 is not in apt here, and the ziglang/deno mirrors are blocked by the -# environment network policy, so build the proof checker from source via Chez: -sudo apt-get install -y chezscheme libgmp-dev make gcc -git clone https://github.com/idris-lang/Idris2 && cd Idris2 -make bootstrap SCHEME=chezscheme && make install -export PATH="$HOME/.idris2/bin:$PATH" - -# then, from the error-lang repo root: -./verification/check-proofs.sh -# or: cd src/abi && idris2 --typecheck error-lang-abi.ipkg -``` - -### The monotonicity retraction (an honest finding) - -The previously-advertised property *"paradox detection is monotonic with -complexity"* is **false of the implementation** — and attempting to prove it -honestly is what surfaced that. `error_lang_detect_paradoxes` -(`ffi/zig/src/main.zig`) gates `scope_leakage` on `isPrime(line_count)`, which -is not monotone: line **7** is prime → active, line **8** is composite → -inactive, even though 8 > 7. - -`src/abi/Paradox.idr` therefore proves the part that *is* true — the two -threshold-gated factors are monotone in their driving metric -(`superpositionMonotone` for `var_count > 10`; `temporalMonotone` for -`depth > 5`) — and retracts the blanket claim, recording the scope-leakage -obstruction explicitly. Non-monotone scope leakage is intentional; it is the -pedagogical point of the paradox. The difference now is that the proof says so -out loud, instead of hiding it behind `cast Refl`. - -## What was removed (2026-06-23) - -`src/abi/Foreign.idr` previously carried three "Safety Proofs" — -`stabilityBounded`, `positionalDeterministic`, `paradoxMonotonic` — that were -**not proofs**. Each manufactured its evidence with `cast ()` / `cast Refl` -over an `IO` action (e.g. calling an FFI function twice and coercing -`Refl : x = x` onto the two distinct results, with a comment that it "should -hold in practice"). An earlier note in this file claimed these files had been -removed; in fact `Foreign.idr` was still present and still exported the fakes. - -They are now deleted and replaced by the genuine, machine-checked modules above. - -## Open obligations - -1. **CI gate.** Add an Idris2 `--typecheck error-lang-abi.ipkg` job so the core - is checked on every push. (The dev image has no idris2 by default; it was - built from source for this change.) -2. **Implementation conformance.** The proofs are stated over abstract models - that mirror `ffi/zig/src/main.zig` and `compiler/src/Types.res`. Two of those - implementations **disagree**: positional behaviour is `column % 2` (two-way) - in the Zig FFI but `(line*31 + column) mod 4` (four-way) in `Stability.res`. - Reconcile them, then bind the proofs to the chosen implementation by - extraction or conformance tests rather than parallel models. -3. **Zig weighted-average path.** `error_lang_calculate_stability` is a convex - combination (weights sum to 1) of per-factor scores in [0,100]; its [0,100] - bound holds for a *different* reason than the `Stability.res` clamp proved - here. Prove that path too. -4. **Programs not executed in this environment.** Under the current network - policy the Deno runtime's JSR std deps (`jsr.io`) and Zig 0.13.0 - (`ziglang.org`) are unreachable, and the AffineScript compiler does not currently - build (`return` is not valid AffineScript — `VM.res:407`; `dict` - applies the one-argument `dict` constructor to two arguments — - `Types.res:233`). These were **not** run or fixed as part of this change and - are tracked as separate work — they are not claimed to pass. diff --git a/README.adoc b/README.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..28fa4a9 --- /dev/null +++ b/README.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,438 @@ +https://github.com/hyperpolymath/palimpsest-license[image:https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MPL_2.0--1.0--or--later-indigo.svg[License: +MPL-2.0]] +image:https://img.shields.io/badge/Completion-100%25-brightgreen.svg[Completion: +100%] +image:https://img.shields.io/badge/Status-Production--Ready-success.svg[Status: +Production Ready] +image:https://img.shields.io/badge/Pedagogy-Systems%20Thinking-blue.svg[Pedagogy] +image:https://img.shields.io/badge/Crypto-Post--Quantum-purple.svg[Post-Quantum +Crypto] + +*A pedagogical programming language where the language itself is +intentionally fragile* with built-in contradictions and paradoxes. + +Error-Lang makes programming learnable the way crafts are learnable - +through direct feedback, exploration, and developing an intuitive feel +for the computational substrate. + +== Status: Production-Ready (100%) + +*Integration Complete* — All core components implemented, tested, and +formally verified (2026-02-07) + +[width="100%",cols="34%,33%,33%",options="header",] +|=== +|Component |Status |Description +|*Compiler & Runtime* |✅ 100% |AffineScript compiler with lexer, +parser, type checker, analyzer (7,468 LOC base) + +|*Bytecode VM* |✅ 100% |Stack-based interpreter with positional +semantics and computational haptics (520 LOC) + +|*Codegen* |✅ 100% |AST to bytecode compiler with position metadata +preservation (425 LOC) + +|*Zig FFI* |✅ 100% |High-performance computational haptics (stability +scoring, paradox detection, 450 LOC) + +|*LSP Server* |✅ 100% |Language Server Protocol with real-time +stability tracking (310 LOC) + +|*VS Code Extension* |✅ 100% |Syntax highlighting, LSP integration, +computational haptics visualization + +|*Documentation* |✅ 100% |Language spec, tutorials (10 levels), API +docs, pedagogy guide + +|*Deployment* |✅ 100% |Svalinn/Vordr verified container stack with +formal verification +|=== + +== What is Error-Lang? + +Unlike traditional teaching languages that hide complexity, Error-Lang +*exposes complexity* and makes it explorable through *computational +haptics* - visual feedback that lets you _feel_ code quality like a +craftsperson feels their materials. + +Error-Lang is a *dissembling*, *decompositional* language: programs, +syntax, semantics, and types can decay, decompose, and destabilise over +time — and the language makes that decomposition *visible* rather than +hiding it. Its `+Echo+` types give *structured loss* a first-class shape +(`+Echo+` retained witness + visible output; `+EchoR+` the +non-recoverable residue after `+echo_to_residue+`, which debits +stability). The governing rule is *decomposition must be visible*. See +`+docs/Echo-Decomposition.adoc+`. + +=== The Craftsperson Analogy + +____ +A master carpenter feels the weight of their hammer and adjusts their +swing. A skilled cook sees the vortex in boiling water and knows when to +add pasta. A sculptor feels stone resistance and knows where it will +crack. + +*If craftspeople can develop this intuition for simple materials, +imagine the potential in understanding syntax, semantics, and typing.* + +— The Design Philosophy +____ + +== Quick Start + +=== Installation + +[source,bash] +---- +# Clone the repository +git clone https://github.com/hyperpolymath/error-lang.git +cd error-lang + +# Install Deno (if not already installed) +curl -fsSL https://deno.land/install.sh | sh + +# Run an example +deno run -A cli/runtime.js examples/01-hello-world.err +---- + +=== Your First Program + +[source,error-lang] +---- +# examples/01-hello-world.err +main + println("Hello, Error-Lang!") + let x = 42 + println("Stability score:", stability()) +end +---- + +Run it: + +[source,bash] +---- +deno run -A cli/runtime.js examples/01-hello-world.err +---- + +Output: ``` Hello, Error-Lang! Stability score: 100 + +✨ [████████████████████] 100/100 Stability: EXCELLENT ``` + +=== Your First Paradox (Positional Semantics) + +[source,error-lang] +---- +# The + operator behavior depends on its column position! +main + let a = 5 + 3 # Column 12 (even): Addition → 8 + let b = 5 + 3 # Column 12 (even): Addition → 8 + let c = 5 + 3 # Column 13 (odd): Concatenation → "53" + + println(a, b, c) # 8, 8, "53" +end +---- + +*The paradox:* Moving one space changes operator behavior! + +[source,bash] +---- +deno run -A cli/runtime.js examples/02-positional-operators.err + +# Watch the stability score drop as you discover the paradox +💫 [█████████████░░░░░░░] 65/100 +Stability: FAIR +Factors: positional-semantics +---- + +== Core Concepts + +=== Computational Haptics + +Visual feedback that makes design decisions immediately tangible: + +* *Animated stability bar* - Real-time updates (0-100 score) +* *Color coding* - Green → Yellow → Orange → Red +* *Emoji indicators* - ✨ → 💫 → ⚠️ → 🔥 +* *Sparkline history* - Trend visualization +* *IDE integration* - Real-time VS Code overlay + +=== The Ten Paradoxes + +Error-Lang has ten core paradoxes that challenge assumptions: + +[arabic] +. *Type Quantum Superposition* - Variables exist in multiple types until +observed +. *Scope Leakage* - Variables escape blocks on prime-numbered lines +. *Positional Operator Semantics* - Operators change behavior by file +position +. *Context-Collapse Keywords* - `+maybe+`, `+sometimes+`, `+usually+` +affect semantics +. *Temporal Corruption* - Previous run history affects current execution +. *Reserved Word Roulette* - Keywords shift meaning based on context +. *Arithmetic Drift* - Math operations have small, accumulating errors +. *Null Propagation Cascade* - Null spreads like a virus +. *Global State Entanglement* - Globals affect each other mysteriously +. *Memory Phantom* - Freed memory sometimes persists + +See Paradoxes for detailed examples. + +=== Five Abstraction Layers + +Navigate code through five transformation layers: + +.... +Grammar ←→ EBNF rules that matched + ↓ +Parser ←→ Concrete syntax tree + ↓ +AST ←→ Abstract syntax tree + ↓ +Semantics ←→ Type-checked, analyzed AST + ↓ +Runtime ←→ Execution trace +.... + +The IDE lets you explore each layer and see exactly where paradoxes +emerge. + +=== Five Whys Root Cause Analysis + +Automated root cause tracing from symptom to design decision: + +.... +Why? Compiler rejected code + Why? Type mismatch detected + Why? Type superposition active + Why? Too many variables in scope (>10) + Why? Scope leakage on line 7 (prime number) + ROOT: Positional semantics paradox +.... + +== Development Tools + +=== CLI Tools + +[source,bash] +---- +# Run program +deno run -A cli/runtime.js program.err + +# Analyze stability +deno run -A cli/analyze.js program.err + +# Five Whys analysis +deno run -A cli/five-whys.js program.err + +# Layer navigation +deno run -A cli/layer-navigator.js program.err + +# Visual feedback +deno run -A cli/visual-feedback.js program.err +---- + +=== LSP Server + +[source,bash] +---- +# Start LSP server for IDE integration (built into the AffineScript compiler) +affinescript server +---- + +Features: - Real-time diagnostics with paradox warnings - Hover info +showing stability scores - Auto-completion for keywords and built-ins - +Custom stability notifications for UI + +=== VS Code Extension + +Install from `+vscode-extension/+`: + +[source,bash] +---- +cd vscode-extension +npm install +npm run compile +npm run package +code --install-extension error-lang-1.0.0.vsix +---- + +Features: - Syntax highlighting for `+.err+` files - Special +highlighting for positional operators - LSP integration - Real-time +computational haptics overlay + +== Bytecode VM + +Error-Lang compiles to bytecode for portable execution: + +[source,bash] +---- +# Compile to bytecode +deno run -A compiler/compile.js program.err -o program.bc + +# Run bytecode +deno run -A compiler/vm.js program.bc + +# Disassemble bytecode +deno run -A compiler/disassemble.js program.bc +---- + +The VM preserves positional semantics and tracks computational haptics +during execution. + +== Formal Verification + +Error-Lang integrates with: + +* *Idris2*: ABI proofs for FFI safety (`+src/abi/*.idr+`) +* *Zig*: Memory-safe FFI implementation (`+ffi/zig/+`) +* *Vörðr*: Runtime verification with formal proofs + +Verified properties: - ✓ Stability scores bounded [0, 100] - ✓ +Positional operator behavior deterministic - ✓ Paradox detection +monotonic with complexity + +== Deployment + +=== Svalinn/Vordr Stack (Recommended) + +[source,bash] +---- +# Build with formal verification +svalinn-compose build + +# Deploy all services (LSP + VM + IDE) +svalinn-compose up + +# Scale on-demand +svalinn-compose up --scale vm-runtime=3 +---- + +See svalinn-compose for full configuration. + +Services: - *LSP Server* (2 replicas) - Language server for IDE +integration - *VM Runtime* (on-demand) - Bytecode execution with haptics +- *IDE/Playground* - Web-based development environment + +=== Standalone Container + +[source,bash] +---- +podman build -f Containerfile -t error-lang:latest . +podman run -p 8080:8080 error-lang:latest +---- + +== Documentation + +* link:docs/LANGUAGE-SPEC.md[Language Specification] - Complete grammar +and semantics +* link:docs/TUTORIAL.md[Tutorial] - 10 step-by-step lessons +* link:docs/Paradoxes.adoc[Paradoxes] - All 10 paradoxes explained +* link:examples/[Examples] - 16+ example programs +* link:ERROR-LANG-COMPLETION-2026-02-07.md[Completion Report] - Full +development history + +== Architecture + +.... +┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ +│ Error-Lang Architecture │ +├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ +│ │ +│ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ │ +│ │ Source │──────▶│ Parser │ │ +│ │ (.err) │ │ (ReS) │ │ +│ └──────────┘ └────┬─────┘ │ +│ │ │ +│ ▼ │ +│ ┌──────────┐ │ +│ │ AST │ │ +│ └────┬─────┘ │ +│ │ │ +│ ┌──────────────┼──────────────┐ │ +│ ▼ ▼ ▼ │ +│ ┌─────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌─────────┐ │ +│ │Analyzer │ │ Codegen │ │ REPL │ │ +│ │(Haptics)│ │(Bytecode)│ │ │ │ +│ └─────────┘ └────┬─────┘ └─────────┘ │ +│ │ │ +│ ▼ │ +│ ┌─────────┐ │ +│ │ VM │ │ +│ │ (Stack) │ │ +│ └────┬────┘ │ +│ │ │ +│ ▼ │ +│ ┌────────────────┐ │ +│ │ Computational │ │ +│ │ Haptics │ │ +│ │ (Zig FFI) │ │ +│ └────────────────┘ │ +│ │ +├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ +│ Tooling: LSP | VS Code | Debugger | Profiler │ +└────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ +.... + +== Use Cases + +Ideal for: - *Computer science education* - Teaching systems thinking - +*Debugging and error handling* - Understanding failure modes - *Language +design courses* - Exploring trade-offs - *Code quality awareness* - +Developing intuition - *Pedagogical research* - Studying learning +through mistakes + +== Project Statistics + +[width="100%",cols="50%,50%",options="header",] +|=== +|Metric |Value +|Lines of Code |9,200+ + +|Files |38 + +|Languages |AffineScript (21 files), Idris2 (6 files), Zig (3 files), +TypeScript (1 file) + +|Completion |100% + +|Test Coverage |Core components tested (14 Zig FFI tests passing) + +|Documentation |Complete (spec + 10 tutorials + API docs) + +|Container Size |~80MB (multi-stage build) +|=== + +== Contributing + +See CONTRIBUTING for development guidelines. + +*Code of Conduct*: CODE_OF_CONDUCT + +== License + +SPDX-License-Identifier: CC-BY-SA-4.0 + +Error-Lang is free software under the MPL-2 (MPL-2.0). + +See LICENSE for full terms. + +== Related Projects + +* https://github.com/hyperpolymath/svalinn[Svalinn] - Edge gateway for +verified containers +* https://github.com/hyperpolymath/vordr[Vörðr] - Formally verified +container runtime +* https://github.com/hyperpolymath/selur[Selur] - Zero-copy WASM bridge +* https://github.com/hyperpolymath/nextgen-languages[NextGen Languages] +- Language portfolio + +== Contact + +* *Issues*: https://github.com/hyperpolymath/error-lang/issues +* *Discussions*: https://github.com/hyperpolymath/error-lang/discussions +* *Author*: Jonathan D.A. Jewell + +''''' + +_Teaching systems thinking through computational haptics. Learn by +feeling the code._ 📚✨ diff --git a/README.md b/README.md deleted file mode 100644 index 8da91d6..0000000 --- a/README.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,437 +0,0 @@ - - -[![License: MPL-2.0](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MPL_2.0--1.0--or--later-indigo.svg)](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/palimpsest-license) ![Completion: -100%](https://img.shields.io/badge/Completion-100%25-brightgreen.svg) -![Status: Production -Ready](https://img.shields.io/badge/Status-Production--Ready-success.svg) -![Pedagogy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Pedagogy-Systems%20Thinking-blue.svg) -![Post-Quantum -Crypto](https://img.shields.io/badge/Crypto-Post--Quantum-purple.svg) - -**A pedagogical programming language where the language itself is -intentionally fragile** with built-in contradictions and paradoxes. - -
- -Error-Lang makes programming learnable the way crafts are learnable - -through direct feedback, exploration, and developing an intuitive feel -for the computational substrate. - -
- -# Status: Production-Ready (100%) - -**Integration Complete** — All core components implemented, tested, and -formally verified (2026-02-07) - -| Component | Status | Description | -|----|----|----| -| **Compiler & Runtime** | ✅ 100% | AffineScript compiler with lexer, parser, type checker, analyzer (7,468 LOC base) | -| **Bytecode VM** | ✅ 100% | Stack-based interpreter with positional semantics and computational haptics (520 LOC) | -| **Codegen** | ✅ 100% | AST to bytecode compiler with position metadata preservation (425 LOC) | -| **Zig FFI** | ✅ 100% | High-performance computational haptics (stability scoring, paradox detection, 450 LOC) | -| **LSP Server** | ✅ 100% | Language Server Protocol with real-time stability tracking (310 LOC) | -| **VS Code Extension** | ✅ 100% | Syntax highlighting, LSP integration, computational haptics visualization | -| **Documentation** | ✅ 100% | Language spec, tutorials (10 levels), API docs, pedagogy guide | -| **Deployment** | ✅ 100% | Svalinn/Vordr verified container stack with formal verification | - -# What is Error-Lang? - -Unlike traditional teaching languages that hide complexity, Error-Lang -**exposes complexity** and makes it explorable through **computational -haptics** - visual feedback that lets you *feel* code quality like a -craftsperson feels their materials. - -Error-Lang is a **dissembling**, **decompositional** language: programs, -syntax, semantics, and types can decay, decompose, and destabilise over -time — and the language makes that decomposition **visible** rather than -hiding it. Its `Echo` types give **structured loss** a first-class shape -(`Echo` retained witness + visible output; `EchoR` the -non-recoverable residue after `echo_to_residue`, which debits -stability). The governing rule is **decomposition must be visible**. See -`docs/Echo-Decomposition.adoc`. - -## The Craftsperson Analogy - -> A master carpenter feels the weight of their hammer and adjusts their -> swing. A skilled cook sees the vortex in boiling water and knows when -> to add pasta. A sculptor feels stone resistance and knows where it -> will crack. -> -> **If craftspeople can develop this intuition for simple materials, -> imagine the potential in understanding syntax, semantics, and -> typing.** -> -> — The Design Philosophy - -# Quick Start - -## Installation - -```bash -# Clone the repository -git clone https://github.com/hyperpolymath/error-lang.git -cd error-lang - -# Install Deno (if not already installed) -curl -fsSL https://deno.land/install.sh | sh - -# Run an example -deno run -A cli/runtime.js examples/01-hello-world.err -``` - -## Your First Program - -``` error-lang -# examples/01-hello-world.err -main - println("Hello, Error-Lang!") - let x = 42 - println("Stability score:", stability()) -end -``` - -Run it: - -```bash -deno run -A cli/runtime.js examples/01-hello-world.err -``` - -Output: \`\`\` Hello, Error-Lang! Stability score: 100 - -✨ \[████████████████████\] 100/100 Stability: EXCELLENT \`\`\` - -## Your First Paradox (Positional Semantics) - -``` error-lang -# The + operator behavior depends on its column position! -main - let a = 5 + 3 # Column 12 (even): Addition → 8 - let b = 5 + 3 # Column 12 (even): Addition → 8 - let c = 5 + 3 # Column 13 (odd): Concatenation → "53" - - println(a, b, c) # 8, 8, "53" -end -``` - -**The paradox:** Moving one space changes operator behavior! - -```bash -deno run -A cli/runtime.js examples/02-positional-operators.err - -# Watch the stability score drop as you discover the paradox -💫 [█████████████░░░░░░░] 65/100 -Stability: FAIR -Factors: positional-semantics -``` - -# Core Concepts - -## Computational Haptics - -Visual feedback that makes design decisions immediately tangible: - -- **Animated stability bar** - Real-time updates (0-100 score) - -- **Color coding** - Green → Yellow → Orange → Red - -- **Emoji indicators** - ✨ → 💫 → ⚠️ → 🔥 - -- **Sparkline history** - Trend visualization - -- **IDE integration** - Real-time VS Code overlay - -## The Ten Paradoxes - -Error-Lang has ten core paradoxes that challenge assumptions: - -1. **Type Quantum Superposition** - Variables exist in multiple types - until observed - -2. **Scope Leakage** - Variables escape blocks on prime-numbered lines - -3. **Positional Operator Semantics** - Operators change behavior by - file position - -4. **Context-Collapse Keywords** - `maybe`, `sometimes`, `usually` - affect semantics - -5. **Temporal Corruption** - Previous run history affects current - execution - -6. **Reserved Word Roulette** - Keywords shift meaning based on context - -7. **Arithmetic Drift** - Math operations have small, accumulating - errors - -8. **Null Propagation Cascade** - Null spreads like a virus - -9. **Global State Entanglement** - Globals affect each other - mysteriously - -10. **Memory Phantom** - Freed memory sometimes persists - -See Paradoxes for -detailed examples. - -## Five Abstraction Layers - -Navigate code through five transformation layers: - - Grammar ←→ EBNF rules that matched - ↓ - Parser ←→ Concrete syntax tree - ↓ - AST ←→ Abstract syntax tree - ↓ - Semantics ←→ Type-checked, analyzed AST - ↓ - Runtime ←→ Execution trace - -The IDE lets you explore each layer and see exactly where paradoxes -emerge. - -## Five Whys Root Cause Analysis - -Automated root cause tracing from symptom to design decision: - - Why? Compiler rejected code - Why? Type mismatch detected - Why? Type superposition active - Why? Too many variables in scope (>10) - Why? Scope leakage on line 7 (prime number) - ROOT: Positional semantics paradox - -# Development Tools - -## CLI Tools - -```bash -# Run program -deno run -A cli/runtime.js program.err - -# Analyze stability -deno run -A cli/analyze.js program.err - -# Five Whys analysis -deno run -A cli/five-whys.js program.err - -# Layer navigation -deno run -A cli/layer-navigator.js program.err - -# Visual feedback -deno run -A cli/visual-feedback.js program.err -``` - -## LSP Server - -```bash -# Start LSP server for IDE integration (built into the AffineScript compiler) -affinescript server -``` - -Features: - Real-time diagnostics with paradox warnings - Hover info -showing stability scores - Auto-completion for keywords and built-ins - -Custom stability notifications for UI - -## VS Code Extension - -Install from `vscode-extension/`: - -```bash -cd vscode-extension -npm install -npm run compile -npm run package -code --install-extension error-lang-1.0.0.vsix -``` - -Features: - Syntax highlighting for `.err` files - Special highlighting -for positional operators - LSP integration - Real-time computational -haptics overlay - -# Bytecode VM - -Error-Lang compiles to bytecode for portable execution: - -```bash -# Compile to bytecode -deno run -A compiler/compile.js program.err -o program.bc - -# Run bytecode -deno run -A compiler/vm.js program.bc - -# Disassemble bytecode -deno run -A compiler/disassemble.js program.bc -``` - -The VM preserves positional semantics and tracks computational haptics -during execution. - -# Formal Verification - -Error-Lang integrates with: - -- **Idris2**: ABI proofs for FFI safety (`src/abi/*.idr`) - -- **Zig**: Memory-safe FFI implementation (`ffi/zig/`) - -- **Vörðr**: Runtime verification with formal proofs - -Verified properties: - ✓ Stability scores bounded \[0, 100\] - ✓ -Positional operator behavior deterministic - ✓ Paradox detection -monotonic with complexity - -# Deployment - -## Svalinn/Vordr Stack (Recommended) - -```bash -# Build with formal verification -svalinn-compose build - -# Deploy all services (LSP + VM + IDE) -svalinn-compose up - -# Scale on-demand -svalinn-compose up --scale vm-runtime=3 -``` - -See svalinn-compose for -full configuration. - -Services: - **LSP Server** (2 replicas) - Language server for IDE -integration - **VM Runtime** (on-demand) - Bytecode execution with -haptics - **IDE/Playground** - Web-based development environment - -## Standalone Container - -```bash -podman build -f Containerfile -t error-lang:latest . -podman run -p 8080:8080 error-lang:latest -``` - -# Documentation - -- [Language Specification](docs/LANGUAGE-SPEC.md) - Complete grammar and - semantics - -- [Tutorial](docs/TUTORIAL.md) - 10 step-by-step lessons - -- [Paradoxes](docs/Paradoxes.adoc) - All 10 paradoxes explained - -- [Examples](examples/) - 16+ example programs - -- [Completion Report](ERROR-LANG-COMPLETION-2026-02-07.md) - Full - development history - -# Architecture - - ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ - │ Error-Lang Architecture │ - ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ - │ │ - │ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ │ - │ │ Source │──────▶│ Parser │ │ - │ │ (.err) │ │ (ReS) │ │ - │ └──────────┘ └────┬─────┘ │ - │ │ │ - │ ▼ │ - │ ┌──────────┐ │ - │ │ AST │ │ - │ └────┬─────┘ │ - │ │ │ - │ ┌──────────────┼──────────────┐ │ - │ ▼ ▼ ▼ │ - │ ┌─────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌─────────┐ │ - │ │Analyzer │ │ Codegen │ │ REPL │ │ - │ │(Haptics)│ │(Bytecode)│ │ │ │ - │ └─────────┘ └────┬─────┘ └─────────┘ │ - │ │ │ - │ ▼ │ - │ ┌─────────┐ │ - │ │ VM │ │ - │ │ (Stack) │ │ - │ └────┬────┘ │ - │ │ │ - │ ▼ │ - │ ┌────────────────┐ │ - │ │ Computational │ │ - │ │ Haptics │ │ - │ │ (Zig FFI) │ │ - │ └────────────────┘ │ - │ │ - ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ - │ Tooling: LSP | VS Code | Debugger | Profiler │ - └────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ - -# Use Cases - -Ideal for: - **Computer science education** - Teaching systems -thinking - **Debugging and error handling** - Understanding failure -modes - **Language design courses** - Exploring trade-offs - **Code -quality awareness** - Developing intuition - **Pedagogical research** - -Studying learning through mistakes - -# Project Statistics - -| Metric | Value | -|----|----| -| Lines of Code | 9,200+ | -| Files | 38 | -| Languages | AffineScript (21 files), Idris2 (6 files), Zig (3 files), TypeScript (1 file) | -| Completion | 100% | -| Test Coverage | Core components tested (14 Zig FFI tests passing) | -| Documentation | Complete (spec + 10 tutorials + API docs) | -| Container Size | ~80MB (multi-stage build) | - -# Contributing - -See CONTRIBUTING for -development guidelines. - -**Code of Conduct**: -CODE_OF_CONDUCT - -# License - -SPDX-License-Identifier: CC-BY-SA-4.0 - -Error-Lang is free software under the -MPL-2 (MPL-2.0). - -See [LICENSE](LICENSE) for full terms. - -# Related Projects - -- [Svalinn](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/svalinn) - Edge gateway for - verified containers - -- [Vörðr](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/vordr) - Formally verified - container runtime - -- [Selur](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/selur) - Zero-copy WASM - bridge - -- [NextGen - Languages](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/nextgen-languages) - - Language portfolio - -# Contact - -- **Issues**: - -- **Discussions**: - - -- **Author**: Jonathan D.A. Jewell - \<[j.d.a.jewell@open.ac](j.d.a.jewell@open.ac).uk\> - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -*Teaching systems thinking through computational haptics. Learn by -feeling the code.* 📚✨ diff --git a/REQUIRES_INITIALISATION.adoc b/REQUIRES_INITIALISATION.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..456ef6c --- /dev/null +++ b/REQUIRES_INITIALISATION.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,84 @@ +== REQUIRES INITIALISATION + +*This repository is not finished being set up.* 4 substitution token(s) +across 2 file(s) still have no value. + +=== Why this is not already done + +This repo was created from `+hyperpolymath/rsr-template-repo+`. The mint +(`+just repo-init+`) fills every token that has a single mechanical +answer — owner, repo, author, dates, licence, branch — and it has done +so here. + +The tokens below are the ones it _deliberately cannot_ answer. They need +a decision or a fact that exists only in your head: what this project is +for, what command builds it, which port the service listens on, whether +a PGP key is held at all. The template’s own token vocabulary says as +much — you cannot sensibly answer "`required invariants`" in a +thirty-second bootstrap. + +They were left *visibly unfilled on purpose*. The alternatives were both +worse: inventing plausible values would put confident falsehoods into a +security policy and an architecture document, and silently deleting the +sections would hide the fact that a decision is owed. A visible gap is +honest; a fabricated answer is not. + +=== Do not delete this file until every item below is resolved + +This file is the only marker that the work is outstanding. Deleting it +early does not finish the setup, it just conceals it — and the next +person or agent to arrive will reasonably assume the repo is complete. + +* *If you are a person:* delete this file yourself once the last item is +done. +* *If you are an agent:* resolve what you legitimately can, leave the +rest, and delete this file only when no token below remains anywhere in +the tree. Do not delete it to make a gate go green. + +Re-running the estate top-up tool will remove this file automatically +once nothing is outstanding, so the safest way to finish is to fix the +tokens and let the check confirm it. + +=== What is needed, and where it goes + +==== `+{{CONDUCT_TEAM}}+` + +Name of the conduct body. If there is no committee, rewrite the sentence +rather than substituting a plural noun into '`a \{\{CONDUCT_TEAM}} +member`'. + +Appears in: + +* `+CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md+` + +==== `+{{PGP_KEY_URL}}+` + +Public URL the PGP key can be fetched from. Same caveat as +PGP_FINGERPRINT. + +Appears in: + +* `+SECURITY.md+` + +==== `+{{RESPONSE_TIME}}+` + +Initial-response SLA for a security or conduct report. Promise only what +a solo maintainer can actually meet. + +Appears in: + +* `+CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md+` + +==== `+{{WEBSITE}}+` + +Project homepage URL, or delete the field if there is none. + +Appears in: + +* `+SECURITY.md+` + +''''' + +Generated by the estate top-up pass. Rationale and the governing rulings +are in `+hyperpolymath/standards+`; the token vocabulary is +`+.machine_readable/ai/PLACEHOLDERS.adoc+` in `+rsr-template-repo+`. diff --git a/REQUIRES_INITIALISATION.md b/REQUIRES_INITIALISATION.md deleted file mode 100644 index ff1f0a9..0000000 --- a/REQUIRES_INITIALISATION.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,78 +0,0 @@ - - -# REQUIRES INITIALISATION - -**This repository is not finished being set up.** 4 substitution token(s) across 2 file(s) still have no value. - -## Why this is not already done - -This repo was created from `hyperpolymath/rsr-template-repo`. The mint -(`just repo-init`) fills every token that has a single mechanical answer — -owner, repo, author, dates, licence, branch — and it has done so here. - -The tokens below are the ones it *deliberately cannot* answer. They need a -decision or a fact that exists only in your head: what this project is for, -what command builds it, which port the service listens on, whether a PGP key -is held at all. The template's own token vocabulary says as much — you cannot -sensibly answer "required invariants" in a thirty-second bootstrap. - -They were left **visibly unfilled on purpose**. The alternatives were both -worse: inventing plausible values would put confident falsehoods into a -security policy and an architecture document, and silently deleting the -sections would hide the fact that a decision is owed. A visible gap is -honest; a fabricated answer is not. - -## Do not delete this file until every item below is resolved - -This file is the only marker that the work is outstanding. Deleting it early -does not finish the setup, it just conceals it — and the next person or agent -to arrive will reasonably assume the repo is complete. - -- **If you are a person:** delete this file yourself once the last item is done. -- **If you are an agent:** resolve what you legitimately can, leave the rest, - and delete this file only when no token below remains anywhere in the tree. - Do not delete it to make a gate go green. - -Re-running the estate top-up tool will remove this file automatically once -nothing is outstanding, so the safest way to finish is to fix the tokens and -let the check confirm it. - -## What is needed, and where it goes - -### `{{CONDUCT_TEAM}}` - -Name of the conduct body. If there is no committee, rewrite the sentence rather than substituting a plural noun into 'a {{CONDUCT_TEAM}} member'. - -Appears in: - -- `CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md` - -### `{{PGP_KEY_URL}}` - -Public URL the PGP key can be fetched from. Same caveat as PGP_FINGERPRINT. - -Appears in: - -- `SECURITY.md` - -### `{{RESPONSE_TIME}}` - -Initial-response SLA for a security or conduct report. Promise only what a solo maintainer can actually meet. - -Appears in: - -- `CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md` - -### `{{WEBSITE}}` - -Project homepage URL, or delete the field if there is none. - -Appears in: - -- `SECURITY.md` - ---- - -Generated by the estate top-up pass. Rationale and the governing rulings are -in `hyperpolymath/standards`; the token vocabulary is -`.machine_readable/ai/PLACEHOLDERS.adoc` in `rsr-template-repo`. diff --git a/SECURITY.adoc b/SECURITY.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..775e783 --- /dev/null +++ b/SECURITY.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,452 @@ +== Security Policy + +We take security seriously. We appreciate your efforts to responsibly +disclose vulnerabilities and will make every effort to acknowledge your +contributions. + +=== Table of Contents + +* link:#reporting-a-vulnerability[Reporting a Vulnerability] +* link:#what-to-include[What to Include] +* link:#response-timeline[Response Timeline] +* link:#disclosure-policy[Disclosure Policy] +* link:#scope[Scope] +* link:#safe-harbour[Safe Harbour] +* link:#recognition[Recognition] +* link:#security-updates[Security Updates] +* link:#security-best-practices[Security Best Practices] + +''''' + +=== Reporting a Vulnerability + +==== Preferred Method: GitHub Security Advisories + +The preferred method for reporting security vulnerabilities is through +GitHub’s Security Advisory feature: + +[arabic] +. Navigate to +https://github.com/hyperpolymath/nextgen-languages/security/advisories/new[Report +a Vulnerability] +. Click *"`Report a vulnerability`"* +. Complete the form with as much detail as possible +. Submit — we’ll receive a private notification + +This method ensures: + +* End-to-end encryption of your report +* Private discussion space for collaboration +* Coordinated disclosure tooling +* Automatic credit when the advisory is published + +==== Alternative: Encrypted Email + +If you cannot use GitHub Security Advisories, you may email us directly: + +[cols=",",] +|=== +|*Email* |6759885+hyperpolymath@users.noreply.github.com +|*PGP Key* |link:%7B%7BPGP_KEY_URL%7D%7D[Download Public Key] +|*Fingerprint* |`+[PGP fingerprint not set]+` +|=== + +[source,bash] +---- +# Import our PGP key +curl -sSL {{PGP_KEY_URL}} | gpg --import + +# Verify fingerprint +gpg --fingerprint 6759885+hyperpolymath@users.noreply.github.com + +# Encrypt your report +gpg --armor --encrypt --recipient 6759885+hyperpolymath@users.noreply.github.com report.txt +---- + +____ +*⚠️ Important:* Do not report security vulnerabilities through public +GitHub issues, pull requests, discussions, or social media. +____ + +''''' + +=== What to Include + +A good vulnerability report helps us understand and reproduce the issue +quickly. + +==== Required Information + +* *Description*: Clear explanation of the vulnerability +* *Impact*: What an attacker could achieve (confidentiality, integrity, +availability) +* *Affected versions*: Which versions/commits are affected +* *Reproduction steps*: Detailed steps to reproduce the issue + +==== Helpful Additional Information + +* *Proof of concept*: Code, scripts, or screenshots demonstrating the +vulnerability +* *Attack scenario*: Realistic attack scenario showing exploitability +* *CVSS score*: Your assessment of severity (use +https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.1[CVSS 3.1 Calculator]) +* *CWE ID*: Common Weakness Enumeration identifier if known +* *Suggested fix*: If you have ideas for remediation +* *References*: Links to related vulnerabilities, research, or +advisories + +==== Example Report Structure + +[source,markdown] +---- +## Summary +[One-sentence description of the vulnerability] + +## Vulnerability Type +[e.g., SQL Injection, XSS, SSRF, Path Traversal, etc.] + +## Affected Component +[File path, function name, API endpoint, etc.] + +## Affected Versions +[Version range or specific commits] + +## Severity Assessment +- CVSS 3.1 Score: [X.X] +- CVSS Vector: [CVSS:3.1/AV:X/AC:X/PR:X/UI:X/S:X/C:X/I:X/A:X] + +## Description +[Detailed technical description] + +## Steps to Reproduce +1. [First step] +2. [Second step] +3. [...] + +## Proof of Concept +[Code, curl commands, screenshots, etc.] + +## Impact +[What can an attacker achieve?] + +## Suggested Remediation +[Optional: your ideas for fixing] + +## References +[Links to related issues, CVEs, research] +---- + +''''' + +=== Response Timeline + +We commit to the following response times: + +[width="100%",cols="24%,35%,41%",options="header",] +|=== +|Stage |Timeframe |Description +|*Initial Response* |48 hours |We acknowledge receipt and confirm we’re +investigating + +|*Triage* |7 days |We assess severity, confirm the vulnerability, and +estimate timeline + +|*Status Update* |Every 7 days |Regular updates on remediation progress + +|*Resolution* |90 days |Target for fix development and release (complex +issues may take longer) + +|*Disclosure* |90 days |Public disclosure after fix is available +(coordinated with you) +|=== + +____ +*Note:* These are targets, not guarantees. Complex vulnerabilities may +require more time. We’ll communicate openly about any delays. +____ + +''''' + +=== Disclosure Policy + +We follow *coordinated disclosure* (also known as responsible +disclosure): + +[arabic] +. *You report* the vulnerability privately +. *We acknowledge* and begin investigation +. *We develop* a fix and prepare a release +. *We coordinate* disclosure timing with you +. *We publish* security advisory and fix simultaneously +. *You may publish* your research after disclosure + +==== Our Commitments + +* We will not take legal action against researchers who follow this +policy +* We will work with you to understand and resolve the issue +* We will credit you in the security advisory (unless you prefer +anonymity) +* We will notify you before public disclosure +* We will publish advisories with sufficient detail for users to assess +risk + +==== Your Commitments + +* Report vulnerabilities promptly after discovery +* Give us reasonable time to address the issue before disclosure +* Do not access, modify, or delete data beyond what’s necessary to +demonstrate the vulnerability +* Do not degrade service availability (no DoS testing on production) +* Do not share vulnerability details with others until coordinated +disclosure + +==== Disclosure Timeline + +.... +Day 0 You report vulnerability +Day 1-2 We acknowledge receipt +Day 7 We confirm vulnerability and share initial assessment +Day 7-90 We develop and test fix +Day 90 Coordinated public disclosure + (earlier if fix is ready; later by mutual agreement) +.... + +If we cannot reach agreement on disclosure timing, we default to 90 days +from your initial report. + +''''' + +=== Scope + +==== In Scope ✅ + +The following are within scope for security research: + +* This repository (`+hyperpolymath/nextgen-languages+`) and all its code +* Official releases and packages published from this repository +* Documentation that could lead to security issues +* Build and deployment configurations in this repository +* Dependencies (report here, we’ll coordinate with upstream) + +==== Out of Scope ❌ + +The following are *not* in scope: + +* Third-party services we integrate with (report directly to them) +* Social engineering attacks against maintainers +* Physical security +* Denial of service attacks against production infrastructure +* Spam, phishing, or other non-technical attacks +* Issues already reported or publicly known +* Theoretical vulnerabilities without proof of concept + +==== Qualifying Vulnerabilities + +We’re particularly interested in: + +* Remote code execution +* SQL injection, command injection, code injection +* Authentication/authorisation bypass +* Cross-site scripting (XSS) and cross-site request forgery (CSRF) +* Server-side request forgery (SSRF) +* Path traversal / local file inclusion +* Information disclosure (credentials, PII, secrets) +* Cryptographic weaknesses +* Deserialisation vulnerabilities +* Memory safety issues (buffer overflows, use-after-free, etc.) +* Supply chain vulnerabilities (dependency confusion, etc.) +* Significant logic flaws + +==== Non-Qualifying Issues + +The following generally do not qualify as security vulnerabilities: + +* Missing security headers on non-sensitive pages +* Clickjacking on pages without sensitive actions +* Self-XSS (requires victim to paste code) +* Missing rate limiting (unless it enables a specific attack) +* Username/email enumeration (unless high-risk context) +* Missing cookie flags on non-sensitive cookies +* Software version disclosure +* Verbose error messages (unless exposing secrets) +* Best practice deviations without demonstrable impact + +''''' + +=== Safe Harbour + +We support security research conducted in good faith. + +==== Our Promise + +If you conduct security research in accordance with this policy: + +* ✅ We will not initiate legal action against you +* ✅ We will not report your activity to law enforcement +* ✅ We will work with you in good faith to resolve issues +* ✅ We consider your research authorised under the Computer Fraud and +Abuse Act (CFAA), UK Computer Misuse Act, and similar laws +* ✅ We waive any potential claim against you for circumvention of +security controls + +==== Good Faith Requirements + +To qualify for safe harbour, you must: + +* Comply with this security policy +* Report vulnerabilities promptly +* Avoid privacy violations (do not access others’ data) +* Avoid service degradation (no destructive testing) +* Not exploit vulnerabilities beyond proof-of-concept +* Not use vulnerabilities for profit (beyond bug bounties where offered) + +____ +*⚠️ Important:* This safe harbour does not extend to third-party +systems. Always check their policies before testing. +____ + +''''' + +=== Recognition + +We believe in recognising security researchers who help us improve. + +==== Hall of Fame + +Researchers who report valid vulnerabilities will be acknowledged in our +link:SECURITY-ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.md[Security Acknowledgments] (unless they +prefer anonymity). + +Recognition includes: + +* Your name (or chosen alias) +* Link to your website/profile (optional) +* Brief description of the vulnerability class +* Date of report + +==== What We Offer + +* ✅ Public credit in security advisories +* ✅ Acknowledgment in release notes +* ✅ Entry in our Hall of Fame +* ✅ Reference/recommendation letter upon request (for significant +findings) + +==== What We Don’t Currently Offer + +* ❌ Monetary bug bounties +* ❌ Hardware or swag +* ❌ Paid security research contracts + +____ +*Note:* We’re a community project with limited resources. Your +contributions help everyone who uses this software. +____ + +''''' + +=== Security Updates + +==== Receiving Updates + +To stay informed about security updates: + +* *Watch this repository*: Click "`Watch`" → "`Custom`" → Select +"`Security alerts`" +* *GitHub Security Advisories*: Published at +https://github.com/hyperpolymath/nextgen-languages/security/advisories[Security +Advisories] +* *Release notes*: Security fixes noted in link:CHANGELOG.md[CHANGELOG] + +==== Update Policy + +[cols=",",options="header",] +|=== +|Severity |Response +|*Critical/High* |Patch release as soon as fix is ready +|*Medium* |Included in next scheduled release (or earlier) +|*Low* |Included in next scheduled release +|=== + +==== Supported Versions + +[cols=",,",options="header",] +|=== +|Version |Supported |Notes +|`+main+` branch |✅ Yes |Latest development +|Latest release |✅ Yes |Current stable +|Previous minor release |✅ Yes |Security fixes backported +|Older versions |❌ No |Please upgrade +|=== + +''''' + +=== Security Best Practices + +When using Nextgen Languages, we recommend: + +==== General + +* Keep dependencies up to date +* Use the latest stable release +* Subscribe to security notifications +* Review configuration against security documentation +* Follow principle of least privilege + +==== For Contributors + +* Never commit secrets, credentials, or API keys +* Use signed commits (`+git config commit.gpgsign true+`) +* Review dependencies before adding them +* Run security linters locally before pushing +* Report any concerns about existing code + +''''' + +=== Additional Resources + +* link:%7B%7BPGP_KEY_URL%7D%7D[Our PGP Public Key] +* https://github.com/hyperpolymath/nextgen-languages/security/advisories[Security +Advisories] +* link:CHANGELOG.md[Changelog] +* link:CONTRIBUTING.md[Contributing Guidelines] +* https://cve.mitre.org/[CVE Database] +* https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.1[CVSS Calculator] + +''''' + +=== Contact + +[width="100%",cols="50%,50%",options="header",] +|=== +|Purpose |Contact +|*Security issues* +|https://github.com/hyperpolymath/nextgen-languages/security/advisories/new[Report +via GitHub] or 6759885+hyperpolymath@users.noreply.github.com + +|*General questions* +|https://github.com/hyperpolymath/nextgen-languages/discussions[GitHub +Discussions] + +|*Other enquiries* |See link:README.md[README] for contact information +|=== + +''''' + +=== Policy Changes + +This security policy may be updated from time to time. Significant +changes will be: + +* Committed to this repository with a clear commit message +* Noted in the changelog +* Announced via GitHub Discussions (for major changes) + +''''' + +_Thank you for helping keep Nextgen Languages and its users safe._ 🛡️ + +''''' + +Last updated: 2026 · Policy version: 1.0.0 diff --git a/SECURITY.md b/SECURITY.md deleted file mode 100644 index d14783a..0000000 --- a/SECURITY.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,410 +0,0 @@ - -# Security Policy - - - -We take security seriously. We appreciate your efforts to responsibly disclose vulnerabilities and will make every effort to acknowledge your contributions. - -## Table of Contents - -- [Reporting a Vulnerability](#reporting-a-vulnerability) -- [What to Include](#what-to-include) -- [Response Timeline](#response-timeline) -- [Disclosure Policy](#disclosure-policy) -- [Scope](#scope) -- [Safe Harbour](#safe-harbour) -- [Recognition](#recognition) -- [Security Updates](#security-updates) -- [Security Best Practices](#security-best-practices) - ---- - -## Reporting a Vulnerability - -### Preferred Method: GitHub Security Advisories - -The preferred method for reporting security vulnerabilities is through GitHub's Security Advisory feature: - -1. Navigate to [Report a Vulnerability](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/nextgen-languages/security/advisories/new) -2. Click **"Report a vulnerability"** -3. Complete the form with as much detail as possible -4. Submit — we'll receive a private notification - -This method ensures: - -- End-to-end encryption of your report -- Private discussion space for collaboration -- Coordinated disclosure tooling -- Automatic credit when the advisory is published - -### Alternative: Encrypted Email - -If you cannot use GitHub Security Advisories, you may email us directly: - -| | | -|---|---| -| **Email** | 6759885+hyperpolymath@users.noreply.github.com | -| **PGP Key** | [Download Public Key]({{PGP_KEY_URL}}) | -| **Fingerprint** | `[PGP fingerprint not set]` | - -```bash -# Import our PGP key -curl -sSL {{PGP_KEY_URL}} | gpg --import - -# Verify fingerprint -gpg --fingerprint 6759885+hyperpolymath@users.noreply.github.com - -# Encrypt your report -gpg --armor --encrypt --recipient 6759885+hyperpolymath@users.noreply.github.com report.txt -``` - -> **⚠️ Important:** Do not report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues, pull requests, discussions, or social media. - ---- - -## What to Include - -A good vulnerability report helps us understand and reproduce the issue quickly. - -### Required Information - -- **Description**: Clear explanation of the vulnerability -- **Impact**: What an attacker could achieve (confidentiality, integrity, availability) -- **Affected versions**: Which versions/commits are affected -- **Reproduction steps**: Detailed steps to reproduce the issue - -### Helpful Additional Information - -- **Proof of concept**: Code, scripts, or screenshots demonstrating the vulnerability -- **Attack scenario**: Realistic attack scenario showing exploitability -- **CVSS score**: Your assessment of severity (use [CVSS 3.1 Calculator](https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.1)) -- **CWE ID**: Common Weakness Enumeration identifier if known -- **Suggested fix**: If you have ideas for remediation -- **References**: Links to related vulnerabilities, research, or advisories - -### Example Report Structure - -```markdown -## Summary -[One-sentence description of the vulnerability] - -## Vulnerability Type -[e.g., SQL Injection, XSS, SSRF, Path Traversal, etc.] - -## Affected Component -[File path, function name, API endpoint, etc.] - -## Affected Versions -[Version range or specific commits] - -## Severity Assessment -- CVSS 3.1 Score: [X.X] -- CVSS Vector: [CVSS:3.1/AV:X/AC:X/PR:X/UI:X/S:X/C:X/I:X/A:X] - -## Description -[Detailed technical description] - -## Steps to Reproduce -1. [First step] -2. [Second step] -3. [...] - -## Proof of Concept -[Code, curl commands, screenshots, etc.] - -## Impact -[What can an attacker achieve?] - -## Suggested Remediation -[Optional: your ideas for fixing] - -## References -[Links to related issues, CVEs, research] -``` - ---- - -## Response Timeline - -We commit to the following response times: - -| Stage | Timeframe | Description | -|-------|-----------|-------------| -| **Initial Response** | 48 hours | We acknowledge receipt and confirm we're investigating | -| **Triage** | 7 days | We assess severity, confirm the vulnerability, and estimate timeline | -| **Status Update** | Every 7 days | Regular updates on remediation progress | -| **Resolution** | 90 days | Target for fix development and release (complex issues may take longer) | -| **Disclosure** | 90 days | Public disclosure after fix is available (coordinated with you) | - -> **Note:** These are targets, not guarantees. Complex vulnerabilities may require more time. We'll communicate openly about any delays. - ---- - -## Disclosure Policy - -We follow **coordinated disclosure** (also known as responsible disclosure): - -1. **You report** the vulnerability privately -2. **We acknowledge** and begin investigation -3. **We develop** a fix and prepare a release -4. **We coordinate** disclosure timing with you -5. **We publish** security advisory and fix simultaneously -6. **You may publish** your research after disclosure - -### Our Commitments - -- We will not take legal action against researchers who follow this policy -- We will work with you to understand and resolve the issue -- We will credit you in the security advisory (unless you prefer anonymity) -- We will notify you before public disclosure -- We will publish advisories with sufficient detail for users to assess risk - -### Your Commitments - -- Report vulnerabilities promptly after discovery -- Give us reasonable time to address the issue before disclosure -- Do not access, modify, or delete data beyond what's necessary to demonstrate the vulnerability -- Do not degrade service availability (no DoS testing on production) -- Do not share vulnerability details with others until coordinated disclosure - -### Disclosure Timeline - -``` -Day 0 You report vulnerability -Day 1-2 We acknowledge receipt -Day 7 We confirm vulnerability and share initial assessment -Day 7-90 We develop and test fix -Day 90 Coordinated public disclosure - (earlier if fix is ready; later by mutual agreement) -``` - -If we cannot reach agreement on disclosure timing, we default to 90 days from your initial report. - ---- - -## Scope - -### In Scope ✅ - -The following are within scope for security research: - -- This repository (`hyperpolymath/nextgen-languages`) and all its code -- Official releases and packages published from this repository -- Documentation that could lead to security issues -- Build and deployment configurations in this repository -- Dependencies (report here, we'll coordinate with upstream) - -### Out of Scope ❌ - -The following are **not** in scope: - -- Third-party services we integrate with (report directly to them) -- Social engineering attacks against maintainers -- Physical security -- Denial of service attacks against production infrastructure -- Spam, phishing, or other non-technical attacks -- Issues already reported or publicly known -- Theoretical vulnerabilities without proof of concept - -### Qualifying Vulnerabilities - -We're particularly interested in: - -- Remote code execution -- SQL injection, command injection, code injection -- Authentication/authorisation bypass -- Cross-site scripting (XSS) and cross-site request forgery (CSRF) -- Server-side request forgery (SSRF) -- Path traversal / local file inclusion -- Information disclosure (credentials, PII, secrets) -- Cryptographic weaknesses -- Deserialisation vulnerabilities -- Memory safety issues (buffer overflows, use-after-free, etc.) -- Supply chain vulnerabilities (dependency confusion, etc.) -- Significant logic flaws - -### Non-Qualifying Issues - -The following generally do not qualify as security vulnerabilities: - -- Missing security headers on non-sensitive pages -- Clickjacking on pages without sensitive actions -- Self-XSS (requires victim to paste code) -- Missing rate limiting (unless it enables a specific attack) -- Username/email enumeration (unless high-risk context) -- Missing cookie flags on non-sensitive cookies -- Software version disclosure -- Verbose error messages (unless exposing secrets) -- Best practice deviations without demonstrable impact - ---- - -## Safe Harbour - -We support security research conducted in good faith. - -### Our Promise - -If you conduct security research in accordance with this policy: - -- ✅ We will not initiate legal action against you -- ✅ We will not report your activity to law enforcement -- ✅ We will work with you in good faith to resolve issues -- ✅ We consider your research authorised under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), UK Computer Misuse Act, and similar laws -- ✅ We waive any potential claim against you for circumvention of security controls - -### Good Faith Requirements - -To qualify for safe harbour, you must: - -- Comply with this security policy -- Report vulnerabilities promptly -- Avoid privacy violations (do not access others' data) -- Avoid service degradation (no destructive testing) -- Not exploit vulnerabilities beyond proof-of-concept -- Not use vulnerabilities for profit (beyond bug bounties where offered) - -> **⚠️ Important:** This safe harbour does not extend to third-party systems. Always check their policies before testing. - ---- - -## Recognition - -We believe in recognising security researchers who help us improve. - -### Hall of Fame - -Researchers who report valid vulnerabilities will be acknowledged in our [Security Acknowledgments](SECURITY-ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.md) (unless they prefer anonymity). - -Recognition includes: - -- Your name (or chosen alias) -- Link to your website/profile (optional) -- Brief description of the vulnerability class -- Date of report - -### What We Offer - -- ✅ Public credit in security advisories -- ✅ Acknowledgment in release notes -- ✅ Entry in our Hall of Fame -- ✅ Reference/recommendation letter upon request (for significant findings) - -### What We Don't Currently Offer - -- ❌ Monetary bug bounties -- ❌ Hardware or swag -- ❌ Paid security research contracts - -> **Note:** We're a community project with limited resources. Your contributions help everyone who uses this software. - ---- - -## Security Updates - -### Receiving Updates - -To stay informed about security updates: - -- **Watch this repository**: Click "Watch" → "Custom" → Select "Security alerts" -- **GitHub Security Advisories**: Published at [Security Advisories](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/nextgen-languages/security/advisories) -- **Release notes**: Security fixes noted in [CHANGELOG](CHANGELOG.md) - -### Update Policy - -| Severity | Response | -|----------|----------| -| **Critical/High** | Patch release as soon as fix is ready | -| **Medium** | Included in next scheduled release (or earlier) | -| **Low** | Included in next scheduled release | - -### Supported Versions - - - -| Version | Supported | Notes | -|---------|-----------|-------| -| `main` branch | ✅ Yes | Latest development | -| Latest release | ✅ Yes | Current stable | -| Previous minor release | ✅ Yes | Security fixes backported | -| Older versions | ❌ No | Please upgrade | - ---- - -## Security Best Practices - -When using Nextgen Languages, we recommend: - -### General - -- Keep dependencies up to date -- Use the latest stable release -- Subscribe to security notifications -- Review configuration against security documentation -- Follow principle of least privilege - -### For Contributors - -- Never commit secrets, credentials, or API keys -- Use signed commits (`git config commit.gpgsign true`) -- Review dependencies before adding them -- Run security linters locally before pushing -- Report any concerns about existing code - ---- - -## Additional Resources - -- [Our PGP Public Key]({{PGP_KEY_URL}}) -- [Security Advisories](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/nextgen-languages/security/advisories) -- [Changelog](CHANGELOG.md) -- [Contributing Guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md) -- [CVE Database](https://cve.mitre.org/) -- [CVSS Calculator](https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.1) - ---- - -## Contact - -| Purpose | Contact | -|---------|---------| -| **Security issues** | [Report via GitHub](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/nextgen-languages/security/advisories/new) or 6759885+hyperpolymath@users.noreply.github.com | -| **General questions** | [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/nextgen-languages/discussions) | -| **Other enquiries** | See [README](README.md) for contact information | - ---- - -## Policy Changes - -This security policy may be updated from time to time. Significant changes will be: - -- Committed to this repository with a clear commit message -- Noted in the changelog -- Announced via GitHub Discussions (for major changes) - ---- - -*Thank you for helping keep Nextgen Languages and its users safe.* 🛡️ - ---- - -Last updated: 2026 · Policy version: 1.0.0 diff --git a/WHITEPAPER.adoc b/WHITEPAPER.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..050b790 --- /dev/null +++ b/WHITEPAPER.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,478 @@ +== SPDX-License-Identifier: CC-BY-SA-4.0 + +== Copyright (c) 2026 Jonathan D.A. Jewell (hyperpolymath) j.d.a.jewell@open.ac.uk + +== Error-Lang: A Pedagogical Programming Language for Systems Thinking Through Consequence Amplification + +*Author:* Jonathan D.A. Jewell *Version:* 1.0 *Date:* 2026-03-14 +*Status:* Production-Ready (v1.0) + +''''' + +=== Abstract + +Error-Lang is a Turing-complete, production-ready programming language +designed to teach systems thinking by making the consequences of design +decisions immediately visible and quantifiable. Rather than shielding +learners from complexity—the dominant approach in pedagogical language +design since Logo (1967)—Error-Lang employs _consequence amplification_: +every design choice (mutable state, unchecked nulls, global variables, +algorithm complexity) produces instant, measurable feedback through a +real-time _stability score_. The language embodies ten intentional +design paradoxes that demonstrate _why_ programming languages are +designed the way they are, transforming error diagnosis from frustrating +debugging into structured exploration. This paper presents the +theoretical foundations, the paradox catalogue, the quantum type +collapse model, and the computational haptics system that together +constitute a novel pedagogy for programming education. + +''''' + +=== 1. Introduction + +==== 1.1 The Problem with Teaching Programming + +Traditional approaches to programming education fall into two camps: + +[arabic] +. *Simplification languages* (Scratch, Logo, BASIC): Hide complexity +behind abstractions, allowing learners to build working programs without +understanding why they work. Students struggle to transfer skills to +production languages because the simplified models are too far from +reality. +. *Production languages with training wheels* (Python for beginners, +JavaScript tutorials): Use real languages but restrict the feature set. +Students encounter the full language’s complexity without preparation, +leading to cargo-cult programming—copying patterns without understanding +their purpose. + +Both approaches share a fundamental flaw: they treat errors as obstacles +rather than learning opportunities. Error messages are designed to be +"`helpful`" by pointing to solutions, but this bypasses the most +valuable part of learning— understanding _why_ a constraint exists and +_what happens_ when it is violated. + +==== 1.2 Consequence Amplification + +Error-Lang introduces a third approach: *consequence amplification*. +Instead of preventing mistakes or hiding complexity, Error-Lang makes +the consequences of every design decision immediately visible: + +* Mutable state? The stability score drops by 10 points per mutation. +* Type instability? −15 per reassignment to a different type. +* Global state mutation? −30 per occurrence. +* Unhandled error paths? −25 per failure path. +* O(n²) algorithm? Penalty proportional to actual execution time. + +The key insight is that learners develop _intuition_ for design quality +when consequences are immediate and quantified, rather than deferred and +binary (compiles/doesn’t compile, passes tests/doesn’t pass tests). + +==== 1.3 Contributions + +This paper makes the following contributions: + +[arabic] +. *Consequence amplification* as a pedagogical framework for teaching +programming (Section 2). +. *Ten design paradoxes* that embody common language design tradeoffs, +teaching by contradiction (Section 3). +. A *quantum type collapse model* that uses physics metaphors to make +type inference tangible (Section 4). +. *Computational haptics*: a real-time visual and quantitative feedback +system for code quality (Section 5). +. A *five-layer debugging methodology* that reframes error diagnosis as +structured exploration across compiler phases (Section 6). +. *Formal verification* of core pedagogical invariants using Idris2 +dependent types (Section 7). + +''''' + +=== 2. Pedagogical Foundation + +==== 2.1 Learning from Consequences vs. Learning from Rules + +Kolb’s experiential learning cycle (1984) identifies four stages: +concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualisation, +and active experimentation. Traditional programming education emphasises +abstract conceptualisation (learn the rules) and active experimentation +(write code), but underserves concrete experience (see consequences) and +reflective observation (understand _why_). + +Error-Lang’s consequence amplification targets exactly these two +underserved stages. The stability score provides concrete, quantitative +experience; the Five Whys and Fishbone analysis tools support reflective +observation. + +==== 2.2 The Stability Score + +The stability score is a real-time metric (0–100) that quantifies the +structural quality of a program: + +.... +Stability = Base(100) − Σ(Decision Costs) + +Decision Costs: + Mutable state: −10 per mutation, −5 per reader + Type instability: −15 per type-changing reassignment + Null propagation: −20 per unchecked nullable + Global state: −30 per mutation + Unhandled errors: −25 per failure path + Algorithm complexity: −(time_ms / 10) + Memory leaks: −10 per KB + Race conditions: −40 per conflict +.... + +Crucially, the stability score is _not_ a test suite. It is a _live +metric_ that changes as the student types, providing immediate feedback +without the delay of running tests. This creates a feedback loop +analogous to a musician hearing wrong notes immediately rather than +waiting for an audience review. + +==== 2.3 Relationship to Existing Work + +Error-Lang’s approach draws on several traditions: + +* *Constructionism* (Papert, 1980): Learning through building artefacts, +but with richer feedback than Logo’s turtle graphics. +* *Cognitive load theory* (Sweller, 1988): The stability score +externalises intrinsic complexity, reducing cognitive load by making +quality visible. +* *Deliberate practice* (Ericsson, 1993): Immediate feedback on specific +dimensions of quality supports targeted improvement. +* *Design patterns as forces* (Alexander, 1977): Each paradox embodies a +design force; resolution teaches the pattern’s rationale. + +''''' + +=== 3. The Ten Paradoxes + +Error-Lang embodies ten intentional design paradoxes. Each paradox +violates a principle that students take for granted, forcing them to +articulate _why_ the principle exists. + +==== 3.1 Type Quantum Superposition + +*Principle violated:* Variables have a single, deterministic type. + +In Error-Lang, untyped variables exist in _superposition_—multiple +possible types simultaneously—until they are "`observed`" (used in a +typed context): + +[source,error-lang] +---- +let x = 42 # x is Int|String|Float (superposition) +print(x + 1) # Collapses to Int: 43 +print(x ++ " hello") # Would collapse to String: "42 hello" +---- + +*Pedagogical value:* Students learn that type inference is not magic but +contextual decision-making. The physics metaphor (wave function +collapse) makes the abstract concept concrete. The +nondeterminism—seeded, so reproducible— demonstrates that inference +_could_ choose differently, highlighting the role of convention and +language design choices. + +==== 3.2 Positional Operator Semantics + +*Principle violated:* Operators have fixed semantics regardless of +position. + +[source,error-lang] +---- +let a = 1 + 2 # Column 12 (even): addition → 3 +let b = 1 + 2 # Column 13 (odd): concatenation → "12" +---- + +*Pedagogical value:* Demonstrates that syntax is arbitrary convention. +Forces students to articulate _why_ consistent semantics matter and +appreciate that mainstream languages’ consistency is a deliberate design +choice, not a necessary truth. + +==== 3.3 Context-Collapse Keywords + +*Principle violated:* Keywords are always keywords; identifiers are +always identifiers. + +At certain nesting depths, keywords become valid identifiers: + +[source,error-lang] +---- +let end = 42 # At depth 1, 'end' is an identifier +---- + +*Pedagogical value:* Teaches the distinction between reserved words and +contextual keywords, and why language designers choose one approach over +the other. + +==== 3.4 Scope Leakage on Primes + +*Principle violated:* Lexical scoping is invariant. + +Variables leak out of blocks when the run number is prime, the variable +name is a palindrome, or the declaration line is a Fibonacci number: + +[source,error-lang] +---- +if true + let secret = "leaked" +end +print(secret) # Error on run #4,6,8 (non-primes) + # Works on run #3,5,7,11 (primes!) +---- + +*Pedagogical value:* Dramatises the importance of scope rules by showing +what happens when they are nondeterministic. Makes "`variable lifetime`" +viscerally real. + +==== 3.5 Temporal Corruption + +*Principle violated:* Programs are referentially transparent across +runs. + +Previous run history affects current execution via persistent state: + +*Pedagogical value:* Demonstrates the dangers of hidden state and why +functional programming emphasises purity. + +==== 3.6–3.10 Additional Paradoxes + +The remaining five paradoxes (Reserved Word Roulette, Arithmetic Drift, +Null Propagation Cascade, Global State Entanglement, Memory Phantom) +follow the same structure: violate a principle, demonstrate +consequences, guide the student to articulate the principle’s value. +Full specifications are in the language’s `+spec/+` directory. + +''''' + +=== 4. Type System: Quantum Collapse Model + +==== 4.1 Formal Definition + +The type system models variables as quantum states: + +.... +τ ::= Collapsed(T) + | Superposition({possibleTypes: [T₁, ..., Tₙ], seed: ℤ, declaredAt: Loc}) +.... + +*Collapse rules:* + +[arabic] +. _Arithmetic context_: `+x + y+` collapses both operands to `+Int+` or +`+Float+`. +. _String context_: `+x ++ y+` collapses to `+String+`. +. _Comparison context_: `+x > y+` collapses to the "`widest`" numeric +type. +. _Print context_: `+print(x)+` collapses to `+String+`. +. _Type annotation_: `+let x: Int = 42+` prevents superposition +entirely. + +*Determinism guarantee:* Given the same seed and observation context, +collapse is deterministic. This means programs are reproducible within a +run but may differ across runs (different seeds), mirroring real physics +experiments. + +==== 4.2 Implementation + +The type checker is implemented in AffineScript +(`+compiler/src/TypeSuperposition.res+`) using algebraic data types for +quantum states. The seed is derived from the variable’s declaration +location and the run counter, ensuring reproducibility. + +==== 4.3 Relationship to Gradual Typing + +Error-Lang’s quantum types share structural similarities with gradual +typing (Siek & Taha, 2006), but differ in intent: + +* *Gradual typing:* Allows mixing typed and untyped code for practical +flexibility. The dynamic type `+?+` is a convenience. +* *Quantum types:* Intentionally amplify the consequences of omitting +type annotations. Superposition is a _pedagogical device_, not a +practical feature. + +''''' + +=== 5. Computational Haptics + +==== 5.1 Making the Invisible Visible + +"`Computational haptics`" is our term for the real-time feedback system +that makes abstract code quality metrics tangible: + +.... +💫 [█████████████░░░░░░░] 65/100 +Stability: FAIR + +Factors: + Positional semantics: −12 + Type superposition: −15 + Mutable state: −8 + Unhandled errors: −5 +.... + +The system provides: + +* *Animated stability bar* (0–100) with colour coding (green → red). +* *Per-factor breakdown* showing exactly which decisions cost stability. +* *Real-time updates* as the student types (via LSP integration). +* *IDE overlay* highlighting specific lines that reduce stability. +* *Paradox highlighting* with suggestions for resolution. + +==== 5.2 Implementation + +The haptics system is implemented in Zig (`+ffi/zig/+`) for performance, +with AffineScript bindings for the compiler and LSP server. The Zig FFI +computes stability scores in real-time, including algorithm complexity +estimation via instruction counting. + +''''' + +=== 6. Five-Layer Debugging Methodology + +==== 6.1 Layers + +Error-Lang teaches debugging as _structured exploration_ across five +compiler/runtime layers: + +[cols=",,",options="header",] +|=== +|Layer |Name |Question +|1 |Grammar (EBNF) |Is this expression syntactically valid? +|2 |Parser |How does text become structure? +|3 |AST |How is code organised? +|4 |Semantics |What does structure mean? +|5 |Runtime |What actually happens? +|=== + +==== 6.2 Root Cause Analysis Tools + +* *Five Whys*: Iterative depth analysis (`+Why → Why → Why → Root+`). +* *Fishbone Diagram*: Causal categories (Grammar, Parser, Semantics, +Types, Runtime). +* *Soft Systems Methodology*: Holistic view of the system. + +These tools reframe debugging from "`find and fix the bug`" to +"`understand the system well enough to explain why the bug exists,`" +which is a fundamentally different (and more durable) skill. + +''''' + +=== 7. Formal Verification + +==== 7.1 Idris2 Proofs + +Error-Lang’s core pedagogical invariants are formally verified using +Idris2 dependent types: + +[arabic] +. *Stability score determinism*: Given the same source and seed, the +stability score is the same. +. *Type collapse determinism*: Given the same seed and context, type +collapse produces the same type. +. *Scope leakage correctness*: Leakage occurs if and only if the +specified conditions hold (primality, palindrome, Fibonacci). + +These proofs ensure that the pedagogical properties are +reliable—students can trust that the language behaves as documented. + +==== 7.2 Zig FFI + +The formal proofs are bridged to the runtime via a Zig FFI layer +(`+ffi/zig/+`), following the hyperpolymath Idris2 ABI / Zig FFI +standard. + +''''' + +=== 8. Architecture + +[width="100%",cols="33%,28%,14%,25%",options="header",] +|=== +|Component |Language |LOC |Purpose +|Lexer |AffineScript |605 |Tokenisation with position tracking +|Parser |AffineScript |952 |CST and AST construction +|Type Superposition |AffineScript |601 |Quantum type inference engine +|Stability Tracker |AffineScript |315 |Real-time consequence scoring +|Analyser |AffineScript |317 |Paradox detection +|Five Whys Engine |AffineScript |387 |Root cause analysis +|Layer Navigator |AffineScript |370 |Cross-layer debugging +|Bytecode VM |AffineScript |520 |Stack-based interpreter +|Codegen |AffineScript |425 |AST → bytecode compilation +|LSP Server |AffineScript |310 |IDE integration +|Computational Haptics |Zig |450 |Real-time feedback engine +|Formal Proofs |Idris2 |~300 |Pedagogical invariants +|=== + +*Total:* ~5,500 LOC (compiler) + ~3,700 LOC (tooling/proofs) + +''''' + +=== 9. Evaluation + +==== 9.1 Target Audience + +Error-Lang is designed for: + +* *CS education* (introductory and intermediate courses) +* *Language design courses* (compiler construction, PL theory) +* *Debugging mastery* (root cause analysis through structured +exploration) +* *Code quality awareness* (developing intuition through consequence) +* *Pedagogical research* (studying learning through intentional +mistakes) + +==== 9.2 Comparison with Existing Pedagogical Languages + +[width="100%",cols="20%,12%,18%,12%,14%,24%",options="header",] +|=== +|Property |Logo |Scratch |Hedy |Pyret |Error-Lang +|Consequence visibility |None |None |None |Limited |Full (stability +score) + +|Design tradeoff exposure |None |None |None |Some |Intentional (10 +paradoxes) + +|Debugging methodology |None |None |None |None |Five Whys + Fishbone + +|Real-time feedback |Turtle |Visual |None |None |Computational haptics + +|Type system pedagogy |None |None |None |Gradual |Quantum collapse + +|Production-capable |No |No |No |Limited |Yes (Turing-complete) +|=== + +''''' + +=== 10. Conclusion + +Error-Lang demonstrates that pedagogical programming languages need not +choose between simplicity and depth. By making consequences immediate +and quantifiable, Error-Lang teaches systems thinking without +sacrificing the ability to build real programs. The ten paradoxes create +memorable, visceral learning experiences that expose design principles +students would otherwise accept without examination. The quantum type +model makes type inference tangible. The stability score externalises +quality. The Five Whys methodology teaches debugging as exploration. + +Together, these innovations suggest a new direction for programming +education: _teach through consequence, not through rules._ + +''''' + +=== References + +[arabic] +. Alexander, C. (1977). _A Pattern Language_. Oxford University Press. +. Ericsson, K. A. et al. (1993). "`The Role of Deliberate Practice in +the Acquisition of Expert Performance.`" _Psychological Review_, 100(3), +363–406. +. Kolb, D. A. (1984). _Experiential Learning_. Prentice Hall. +. Papert, S. (1980). _Mindstorms: Children, Computers, and Powerful +Ideas_. Basic Books. +. Pierce, B. C. (2002). _Types and Programming Languages_. MIT Press. +. Siek, J. G. & Taha, W. (2006). "`Gradual Typing for Functional +Languages.`" _Scheme and Functional Programming Workshop_, 81–92. +. Sweller, J. (1988). "`Cognitive Load During Problem Solving: Effects +on Learning.`" _Cognitive Science_, 12(2), 257–285. +. Wadler, P. (2015). "`Propositions as Types.`" _Communications of the +ACM_, 58(12), 75–84. diff --git a/WHITEPAPER.md b/WHITEPAPER.md deleted file mode 100644 index 99ab0ea..0000000 --- a/WHITEPAPER.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,435 +0,0 @@ - -# SPDX-License-Identifier: CC-BY-SA-4.0 -# Copyright (c) 2026 Jonathan D.A. Jewell (hyperpolymath) - -# Error-Lang: A Pedagogical Programming Language for Systems Thinking Through Consequence Amplification - -**Author:** Jonathan D.A. Jewell -**Version:** 1.0 -**Date:** 2026-03-14 -**Status:** Production-Ready (v1.0) - ---- - -## Abstract - -Error-Lang is a Turing-complete, production-ready programming language designed to -teach systems thinking by making the consequences of design decisions immediately -visible and quantifiable. Rather than shielding learners from complexity—the -dominant approach in pedagogical language design since Logo (1967)—Error-Lang -employs *consequence amplification*: every design choice (mutable state, unchecked -nulls, global variables, algorithm complexity) produces instant, measurable feedback -through a real-time *stability score*. The language embodies ten intentional design -paradoxes that demonstrate *why* programming languages are designed the way they are, -transforming error diagnosis from frustrating debugging into structured exploration. -This paper presents the theoretical foundations, the paradox catalogue, the quantum -type collapse model, and the computational haptics system that together constitute -a novel pedagogy for programming education. - ---- - -## 1. Introduction - -### 1.1 The Problem with Teaching Programming - -Traditional approaches to programming education fall into two camps: - -1. **Simplification languages** (Scratch, Logo, BASIC): Hide complexity behind - abstractions, allowing learners to build working programs without understanding - why they work. Students struggle to transfer skills to production languages - because the simplified models are too far from reality. - -2. **Production languages with training wheels** (Python for beginners, JavaScript - tutorials): Use real languages but restrict the feature set. Students encounter - the full language's complexity without preparation, leading to cargo-cult - programming—copying patterns without understanding their purpose. - -Both approaches share a fundamental flaw: they treat errors as obstacles rather -than learning opportunities. Error messages are designed to be "helpful" by -pointing to solutions, but this bypasses the most valuable part of learning— -understanding *why* a constraint exists and *what happens* when it is violated. - -### 1.2 Consequence Amplification - -Error-Lang introduces a third approach: **consequence amplification**. Instead of -preventing mistakes or hiding complexity, Error-Lang makes the consequences of -every design decision immediately visible: - -- Mutable state? The stability score drops by 10 points per mutation. -- Type instability? −15 per reassignment to a different type. -- Global state mutation? −30 per occurrence. -- Unhandled error paths? −25 per failure path. -- O(n²) algorithm? Penalty proportional to actual execution time. - -The key insight is that learners develop *intuition* for design quality when -consequences are immediate and quantified, rather than deferred and binary -(compiles/doesn't compile, passes tests/doesn't pass tests). - -### 1.3 Contributions - -This paper makes the following contributions: - -1. **Consequence amplification** as a pedagogical framework for teaching - programming (Section 2). -2. **Ten design paradoxes** that embody common language design tradeoffs, - teaching by contradiction (Section 3). -3. A **quantum type collapse model** that uses physics metaphors to make type - inference tangible (Section 4). -4. **Computational haptics**: a real-time visual and quantitative feedback - system for code quality (Section 5). -5. A **five-layer debugging methodology** that reframes error diagnosis as - structured exploration across compiler phases (Section 6). -6. **Formal verification** of core pedagogical invariants using Idris2 dependent - types (Section 7). - ---- - -## 2. Pedagogical Foundation - -### 2.1 Learning from Consequences vs. Learning from Rules - -Kolb's experiential learning cycle (1984) identifies four stages: concrete -experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualisation, and active -experimentation. Traditional programming education emphasises abstract -conceptualisation (learn the rules) and active experimentation (write code), -but underserves concrete experience (see consequences) and reflective observation -(understand *why*). - -Error-Lang's consequence amplification targets exactly these two underserved -stages. The stability score provides concrete, quantitative experience; the -Five Whys and Fishbone analysis tools support reflective observation. - -### 2.2 The Stability Score - -The stability score is a real-time metric (0–100) that quantifies the structural -quality of a program: - -``` -Stability = Base(100) − Σ(Decision Costs) - -Decision Costs: - Mutable state: −10 per mutation, −5 per reader - Type instability: −15 per type-changing reassignment - Null propagation: −20 per unchecked nullable - Global state: −30 per mutation - Unhandled errors: −25 per failure path - Algorithm complexity: −(time_ms / 10) - Memory leaks: −10 per KB - Race conditions: −40 per conflict -``` - -Crucially, the stability score is *not* a test suite. It is a *live metric* -that changes as the student types, providing immediate feedback without the -delay of running tests. This creates a feedback loop analogous to a musician -hearing wrong notes immediately rather than waiting for an audience review. - -### 2.3 Relationship to Existing Work - -Error-Lang's approach draws on several traditions: - -- **Constructionism** (Papert, 1980): Learning through building artefacts, but - with richer feedback than Logo's turtle graphics. -- **Cognitive load theory** (Sweller, 1988): The stability score externalises - intrinsic complexity, reducing cognitive load by making quality visible. -- **Deliberate practice** (Ericsson, 1993): Immediate feedback on specific - dimensions of quality supports targeted improvement. -- **Design patterns as forces** (Alexander, 1977): Each paradox embodies a - design force; resolution teaches the pattern's rationale. - ---- - -## 3. The Ten Paradoxes - -Error-Lang embodies ten intentional design paradoxes. Each paradox violates a -principle that students take for granted, forcing them to articulate *why* the -principle exists. - -### 3.1 Type Quantum Superposition - -**Principle violated:** Variables have a single, deterministic type. - -In Error-Lang, untyped variables exist in *superposition*—multiple possible types -simultaneously—until they are "observed" (used in a typed context): - -```error-lang -let x = 42 # x is Int|String|Float (superposition) -print(x + 1) # Collapses to Int: 43 -print(x ++ " hello") # Would collapse to String: "42 hello" -``` - -**Pedagogical value:** Students learn that type inference is not magic but -contextual decision-making. The physics metaphor (wave function collapse) makes -the abstract concept concrete. The nondeterminism—seeded, so reproducible— -demonstrates that inference *could* choose differently, highlighting the role -of convention and language design choices. - -### 3.2 Positional Operator Semantics - -**Principle violated:** Operators have fixed semantics regardless of position. - -```error-lang -let a = 1 + 2 # Column 12 (even): addition → 3 -let b = 1 + 2 # Column 13 (odd): concatenation → "12" -``` - -**Pedagogical value:** Demonstrates that syntax is arbitrary convention. Forces -students to articulate *why* consistent semantics matter and appreciate that -mainstream languages' consistency is a deliberate design choice, not a -necessary truth. - -### 3.3 Context-Collapse Keywords - -**Principle violated:** Keywords are always keywords; identifiers are always identifiers. - -At certain nesting depths, keywords become valid identifiers: - -```error-lang -let end = 42 # At depth 1, 'end' is an identifier -``` - -**Pedagogical value:** Teaches the distinction between reserved words and -contextual keywords, and why language designers choose one approach over the other. - -### 3.4 Scope Leakage on Primes - -**Principle violated:** Lexical scoping is invariant. - -Variables leak out of blocks when the run number is prime, the variable name -is a palindrome, or the declaration line is a Fibonacci number: - -```error-lang -if true - let secret = "leaked" -end -print(secret) # Error on run #4,6,8 (non-primes) - # Works on run #3,5,7,11 (primes!) -``` - -**Pedagogical value:** Dramatises the importance of scope rules by showing what -happens when they are nondeterministic. Makes "variable lifetime" viscerally -real. - -### 3.5 Temporal Corruption - -**Principle violated:** Programs are referentially transparent across runs. - -Previous run history affects current execution via persistent state: - -**Pedagogical value:** Demonstrates the dangers of hidden state and why -functional programming emphasises purity. - -### 3.6–3.10 Additional Paradoxes - -The remaining five paradoxes (Reserved Word Roulette, Arithmetic Drift, Null -Propagation Cascade, Global State Entanglement, Memory Phantom) follow the -same structure: violate a principle, demonstrate consequences, guide the -student to articulate the principle's value. Full specifications are in the -language's `spec/` directory. - ---- - -## 4. Type System: Quantum Collapse Model - -### 4.1 Formal Definition - -The type system models variables as quantum states: - -``` -τ ::= Collapsed(T) - | Superposition({possibleTypes: [T₁, ..., Tₙ], seed: ℤ, declaredAt: Loc}) -``` - -**Collapse rules:** - -1. *Arithmetic context*: `x + y` collapses both operands to `Int` or `Float`. -2. *String context*: `x ++ y` collapses to `String`. -3. *Comparison context*: `x > y` collapses to the "widest" numeric type. -4. *Print context*: `print(x)` collapses to `String`. -5. *Type annotation*: `let x: Int = 42` prevents superposition entirely. - -**Determinism guarantee:** Given the same seed and observation context, collapse -is deterministic. This means programs are reproducible within a run but may -differ across runs (different seeds), mirroring real physics experiments. - -### 4.2 Implementation - -The type checker is implemented in AffineScript (`compiler/src/TypeSuperposition.res`) -using algebraic data types for quantum states. The seed is derived from the -variable's declaration location and the run counter, ensuring reproducibility. - -### 4.3 Relationship to Gradual Typing - -Error-Lang's quantum types share structural similarities with gradual typing -(Siek & Taha, 2006), but differ in intent: - -- **Gradual typing:** Allows mixing typed and untyped code for practical - flexibility. The dynamic type `?` is a convenience. -- **Quantum types:** Intentionally amplify the consequences of omitting type - annotations. Superposition is a *pedagogical device*, not a practical feature. - ---- - -## 5. Computational Haptics - -### 5.1 Making the Invisible Visible - -"Computational haptics" is our term for the real-time feedback system that -makes abstract code quality metrics tangible: - -``` -💫 [█████████████░░░░░░░] 65/100 -Stability: FAIR - -Factors: - Positional semantics: −12 - Type superposition: −15 - Mutable state: −8 - Unhandled errors: −5 -``` - -The system provides: - -- **Animated stability bar** (0–100) with colour coding (green → red). -- **Per-factor breakdown** showing exactly which decisions cost stability. -- **Real-time updates** as the student types (via LSP integration). -- **IDE overlay** highlighting specific lines that reduce stability. -- **Paradox highlighting** with suggestions for resolution. - -### 5.2 Implementation - -The haptics system is implemented in Zig (`ffi/zig/`) for performance, with -AffineScript bindings for the compiler and LSP server. The Zig FFI computes -stability scores in real-time, including algorithm complexity estimation via -instruction counting. - ---- - -## 6. Five-Layer Debugging Methodology - -### 6.1 Layers - -Error-Lang teaches debugging as *structured exploration* across five -compiler/runtime layers: - -| Layer | Name | Question | -|-------|------|----------| -| 1 | Grammar (EBNF) | Is this expression syntactically valid? | -| 2 | Parser | How does text become structure? | -| 3 | AST | How is code organised? | -| 4 | Semantics | What does structure mean? | -| 5 | Runtime | What actually happens? | - -### 6.2 Root Cause Analysis Tools - -- **Five Whys**: Iterative depth analysis (`Why → Why → Why → Root`). -- **Fishbone Diagram**: Causal categories (Grammar, Parser, Semantics, Types, Runtime). -- **Soft Systems Methodology**: Holistic view of the system. - -These tools reframe debugging from "find and fix the bug" to "understand the -system well enough to explain why the bug exists," which is a fundamentally -different (and more durable) skill. - ---- - -## 7. Formal Verification - -### 7.1 Idris2 Proofs - -Error-Lang's core pedagogical invariants are formally verified using Idris2 -dependent types: - -1. **Stability score determinism**: Given the same source and seed, the stability - score is the same. -2. **Type collapse determinism**: Given the same seed and context, type collapse - produces the same type. -3. **Scope leakage correctness**: Leakage occurs if and only if the specified - conditions hold (primality, palindrome, Fibonacci). - -These proofs ensure that the pedagogical properties are reliable—students can -trust that the language behaves as documented. - -### 7.2 Zig FFI - -The formal proofs are bridged to the runtime via a Zig FFI layer (`ffi/zig/`), -following the hyperpolymath Idris2 ABI / Zig FFI standard. - ---- - -## 8. Architecture - -| Component | Language | LOC | Purpose | -|-----------|----------|-----|---------| -| Lexer | AffineScript | 605 | Tokenisation with position tracking | -| Parser | AffineScript | 952 | CST and AST construction | -| Type Superposition | AffineScript | 601 | Quantum type inference engine | -| Stability Tracker | AffineScript | 315 | Real-time consequence scoring | -| Analyser | AffineScript | 317 | Paradox detection | -| Five Whys Engine | AffineScript | 387 | Root cause analysis | -| Layer Navigator | AffineScript | 370 | Cross-layer debugging | -| Bytecode VM | AffineScript | 520 | Stack-based interpreter | -| Codegen | AffineScript | 425 | AST → bytecode compilation | -| LSP Server | AffineScript | 310 | IDE integration | -| Computational Haptics | Zig | 450 | Real-time feedback engine | -| Formal Proofs | Idris2 | ~300 | Pedagogical invariants | - -**Total:** ~5,500 LOC (compiler) + ~3,700 LOC (tooling/proofs) - ---- - -## 9. Evaluation - -### 9.1 Target Audience - -Error-Lang is designed for: - -- **CS education** (introductory and intermediate courses) -- **Language design courses** (compiler construction, PL theory) -- **Debugging mastery** (root cause analysis through structured exploration) -- **Code quality awareness** (developing intuition through consequence) -- **Pedagogical research** (studying learning through intentional mistakes) - -### 9.2 Comparison with Existing Pedagogical Languages - -| Property | Logo | Scratch | Hedy | Pyret | Error-Lang | -|----------|------|---------|------|-------|------------| -| Consequence visibility | None | None | None | Limited | Full (stability score) | -| Design tradeoff exposure | None | None | None | Some | Intentional (10 paradoxes) | -| Debugging methodology | None | None | None | None | Five Whys + Fishbone | -| Real-time feedback | Turtle | Visual | None | None | Computational haptics | -| Type system pedagogy | None | None | None | Gradual | Quantum collapse | -| Production-capable | No | No | No | Limited | Yes (Turing-complete) | - ---- - -## 10. Conclusion - -Error-Lang demonstrates that pedagogical programming languages need not choose -between simplicity and depth. By making consequences immediate and quantifiable, -Error-Lang teaches systems thinking without sacrificing the ability to build real -programs. The ten paradoxes create memorable, visceral learning experiences that -expose design principles students would otherwise accept without examination. -The quantum type model makes type inference tangible. The stability score -externalises quality. The Five Whys methodology teaches debugging as exploration. - -Together, these innovations suggest a new direction for programming education: -*teach through consequence, not through rules.* - ---- - -## References - -1. Alexander, C. (1977). *A Pattern Language*. Oxford University Press. -2. Ericsson, K. A. et al. (1993). "The Role of Deliberate Practice in the - Acquisition of Expert Performance." *Psychological Review*, 100(3), 363–406. -3. Kolb, D. A. (1984). *Experiential Learning*. Prentice Hall. -4. Papert, S. (1980). *Mindstorms: Children, Computers, and Powerful Ideas*. Basic Books. -5. Pierce, B. C. (2002). *Types and Programming Languages*. MIT Press. -6. Siek, J. G. & Taha, W. (2006). "Gradual Typing for Functional Languages." - *Scheme and Functional Programming Workshop*, 81–92. -7. Sweller, J. (1988). "Cognitive Load During Problem Solving: Effects on - Learning." *Cognitive Science*, 12(2), 257–285. -8. Wadler, P. (2015). "Propositions as Types." *Communications of the ACM*, - 58(12), 75–84. diff --git a/WOKELANG-COMPARISON.adoc b/WOKELANG-COMPARISON.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..dd39a8a --- /dev/null +++ b/WOKELANG-COMPARISON.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,207 @@ +== Error-Lang vs WokeLang Feature Comparison + +=== Task Summary + +*User Request:* Apply the same 4 features implemented for WokeLang to +Error-Lang. + +*The 4 WokeLang Features:* 1. Record field access with dot notation 2. +Full stdlib integration with interpreter 3. Worker message passing 4. +Enhanced error messages with hints + +=== Error-Lang Current State + +*Project Status:* 45% complete (Alpha - Foundation Complete) *Language:* +Pedagogical language with intentional fragility and paradoxes *Tech +Stack:* - Compiler: AffineScript - Runtime: Deno (JavaScript) - +Verification: Idris2 (planned) + +==== What Error-Lang Has + +*Core Language Features:* - ✅ Lexer, Parser, AST (AffineScript +compiler) - ✅ Runtime interpreter (Deno/JS) - ✅ Stability tracking +system (computational haptics) - ✅ 7/10 paradoxes implemented - ✅ Five +Whys root cause analysis - ✅ Layer navigation (Grammar → AST → +Semantics → Runtime) - ✅ Visual feedback system (animated stability +bar) + +*AST Support (from Types.res):* - ✅ `+Member(expr, string, location)+` +- Field access defined - ✅ `+StructDecl+` - Struct declarations defined +- ✅ `+Struct+` keyword exists - ✅ `+Dot+` operator exists - ✅ +Diagnostics with `+hint: option+` field + +=== Feature-by-Feature Analysis + +==== Feature 1: Record Field Access ✅ (Partially) + +*Status:* AST defined, need to verify runtime implementation + +*What’s defined in AST:* - Types.res line 114: +`+Member(expr, string, location)+` - field access - Types.res line 171: +`+StructDecl+` - struct declarations - Types.res line 26: `+Struct+` +keyword - Types.res line 85: `+Dot+` token + +*Need to check:* - Is `+Member+` expression evaluated in runtime.js? - +Can you create struct instances? - Can you access fields with dot +notation? + +*Action required:* Test with example program and implement if missing + +''''' + +==== Feature 2: Stdlib Integration ❓ + +*Status:* Need to investigate + +Error-Lang appears to have built-in functions (print, println, +stability()) but no formal stdlib system like WokeLang. + +*Evidence:* - Examples use `+println()+`, `+stability()+` - No stdlib +directory found - No `+Std.*+` module calls in examples + +*Questions:* 1. Are there builtin functions beyond print/println? 2. Is +there a planned stdlib? 3. What functions would make sense for a +pedagogical language? + +*Recommendation:* Error-Lang is a pedagogical language, not +general-purpose. Stdlib should be *minimal and educational*: - Stability +tracking functions (already has) - Diagnostic helpers - Basic I/O +(print/println) - No need for 96 functions like WokeLang + +*Action required:* Document existing builtins, add any missing core +functions + +''''' + +==== Feature 3: Worker Concurrency ⚠️ + +*Status:* Not applicable (pedagogical language) + +*Reasoning:* Error-Lang is designed to teach systems thinking through +paradoxes and instability, not general-purpose concurrent programming. + +*Language design conflicts:* - Adding workers would introduce +concurrency complexity - Paradoxes are about sequential execution +consequences - Stability tracking assumes deterministic execution - +Educational focus is on cause-and-effect, not parallelism + +*Recommendation:* *Do not add workers* - incompatible with pedagogical +mission + +''''' + +==== Feature 4: Enhanced Error Messages with Hints ✅ (Partially) + +*Status:* Infrastructure exists, needs implementation + +*What’s defined:* - Types.res line 196-202: `+diagnostic+` type with +`+hint: option+` - Types.res line 184-194: Error codes +E0001-E0010 - Types.res line 282-286: `+formatDiagnostic+` function + +*What’s missing:* - Hints not populated (always `+None+` in parser) - No +suggestion engine - No "`did you mean…?`" for typos - No Levenshtein +distance matching + +*Comparison to Phronesis:* - Phronesis: 967+ lines of comprehensive +diagnostics - Error-Lang: Basic diagnostic structure, minimal +implementation + +*Action required:* 1. Add hint population to parser error handling 2. +Create suggestion engine for common mistakes 3. Add educational hints +for paradox discovery 4. Context-aware error messages + +*Educational hints examples:* + +.... +Error: Variable 'x' changed type from Int to String +Hint: This is Type Quantum Superposition! Variables in Error-Lang can exist + in multiple types until observed. This teaches how type systems work. +.... + +=== Summary + +[width="100%",cols="18%,20%,36%,26%",options="header",] +|=== +|Feature |WokeLang |Error-Lang Status |Work Needed +|*1. Record field access* |✅ Complete |⚠️ AST defined, runtime unclear +|Verify + possibly implement + +|*2. Stdlib integration* |✅ 96 functions |⚠️ Minimal builtins |Add +educational builtins + +|*3. Worker concurrency* |⚠️ Partial |❌ Not applicable |*None - don’t +add* + +|*4. Enhanced error messages* |⚠️ Design |⚠️ Infrastructure only +|Implement hints + suggestions +|=== + +=== Recommended Work Order + +==== Priority 1: Error Messages with Educational Hints + +*Why:* Core to pedagogical mission *Work:* 1. Add hint population in +Parser.res error handling 2. Create paradox-specific error messages 3. +Add "`what you’re discovering`" explanations 4. Implement suggestion +engine for typos + +==== Priority 2: Verify/Complete Record Field Access + +*Why:* Basic language feature *Work:* 1. Test struct creation and field +access 2. Implement runtime evaluation if missing 3. Add examples +showing struct usage 4. Document struct syntax + +==== Priority 3: Educational Stdlib + +*Why:* Enhance teaching capabilities *Work:* 1. Document existing +builtins (println, stability, etc.) 2. Add diagnostic helpers +(getDriftMagnitude, getCascadePath) 3. Add educational introspection +functions 4. Keep minimal - this is not a production language + +==== Priority 4: Do NOT Add Workers + +*Why:* Incompatible with educational focus *Reasoning:* Error-Lang +teaches consequence propagation in sequential code, not concurrency + +=== Key Differences from WokeLang + +*WokeLang:* - General-purpose programming language - Needs full stdlib +(96 functions) - Workers make sense for concurrent programming - Type +inference engine with polymorphism + +*Error-Lang:* - Pedagogical language with intentional fragility - +Minimal stdlib (10-15 educational functions) - Workers would obscure +learning goals - Stability tracking and paradox detection + +=== Estimated Work + +*Total implementation time:* Much less than WokeLang session + +*Breakdown:* - Enhanced error hints: ~2-3 hours (main work) - +Verify/complete field access: ~1 hour - Educational stdlib: ~1-2 hours - +Documentation: ~1 hour + +*Total:* ~5-7 hours vs. WokeLang’s ~8-10 hours + +*Simpler because:* - No complex type inference system to fix - No +thread-safety concerns - Smaller scope (pedagogical vs general-purpose) +- AST already has field access defined - Diagnostic infrastructure +exists + +=== Next Steps + +[arabic] +. *Investigate runtime.js* - Check if `+Member+` expression is evaluated +. *Test struct field access* - Create example program +. *Implement error hints* - Add educational context to diagnostics +. *Document builtins* - What functions exist and what they do +. *Create educational stdlib* - Minimal set of teaching-focused +functions + +=== Files to Create + +* `+ERROR-LANG-ANALYSIS.md+` - Detailed implementation plan +* `+examples/10-struct-fields.err+` - Test struct field access +* `+docs/Builtins.adoc+` - Document existing functions +* Updated `+Parser.res+` - Add hint population +* Updated `+runtime.js+` - Ensure Member evaluation works diff --git a/WOKELANG-COMPARISON.md b/WOKELANG-COMPARISON.md deleted file mode 100644 index 6d63c5c..0000000 --- a/WOKELANG-COMPARISON.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,226 +0,0 @@ - -# Error-Lang vs WokeLang Feature Comparison - -## Task Summary - -**User Request:** Apply the same 4 features implemented for WokeLang to Error-Lang. - -**The 4 WokeLang Features:** -1. Record field access with dot notation -2. Full stdlib integration with interpreter -3. Worker message passing -4. Enhanced error messages with hints - -## Error-Lang Current State - -**Project Status:** 45% complete (Alpha - Foundation Complete) -**Language:** Pedagogical language with intentional fragility and paradoxes -**Tech Stack:** -- Compiler: AffineScript -- Runtime: Deno (JavaScript) -- Verification: Idris2 (planned) - -### What Error-Lang Has - -**Core Language Features:** -- ✅ Lexer, Parser, AST (AffineScript compiler) -- ✅ Runtime interpreter (Deno/JS) -- ✅ Stability tracking system (computational haptics) -- ✅ 7/10 paradoxes implemented -- ✅ Five Whys root cause analysis -- ✅ Layer navigation (Grammar → AST → Semantics → Runtime) -- ✅ Visual feedback system (animated stability bar) - -**AST Support (from Types.res):** -- ✅ `Member(expr, string, location)` - Field access defined -- ✅ `StructDecl` - Struct declarations defined -- ✅ `Struct` keyword exists -- ✅ `Dot` operator exists -- ✅ Diagnostics with `hint: option` field - -## Feature-by-Feature Analysis - -### Feature 1: Record Field Access ✅ (Partially) - -**Status:** AST defined, need to verify runtime implementation - -**What's defined in AST:** -- Types.res line 114: `Member(expr, string, location)` - field access -- Types.res line 171: `StructDecl` - struct declarations -- Types.res line 26: `Struct` keyword -- Types.res line 85: `Dot` token - -**Need to check:** -- Is `Member` expression evaluated in runtime.js? -- Can you create struct instances? -- Can you access fields with dot notation? - -**Action required:** Test with example program and implement if missing - ---- - -### Feature 2: Stdlib Integration ❓ - -**Status:** Need to investigate - -Error-Lang appears to have built-in functions (print, println, stability()) but no formal stdlib system like WokeLang. - -**Evidence:** -- Examples use `println()`, `stability()` -- No stdlib directory found -- No `Std.*` module calls in examples - -**Questions:** -1. Are there builtin functions beyond print/println? -2. Is there a planned stdlib? -3. What functions would make sense for a pedagogical language? - -**Recommendation:** Error-Lang is a pedagogical language, not general-purpose. Stdlib should be **minimal and educational**: -- Stability tracking functions (already has) -- Diagnostic helpers -- Basic I/O (print/println) -- No need for 96 functions like WokeLang - -**Action required:** Document existing builtins, add any missing core functions - ---- - -### Feature 3: Worker Concurrency ⚠️ - -**Status:** Not applicable (pedagogical language) - -**Reasoning:** -Error-Lang is designed to teach systems thinking through paradoxes and instability, not general-purpose concurrent programming. - -**Language design conflicts:** -- Adding workers would introduce concurrency complexity -- Paradoxes are about sequential execution consequences -- Stability tracking assumes deterministic execution -- Educational focus is on cause-and-effect, not parallelism - -**Recommendation:** **Do not add workers** - incompatible with pedagogical mission - ---- - -### Feature 4: Enhanced Error Messages with Hints ✅ (Partially) - -**Status:** Infrastructure exists, needs implementation - -**What's defined:** -- Types.res line 196-202: `diagnostic` type with `hint: option` -- Types.res line 184-194: Error codes E0001-E0010 -- Types.res line 282-286: `formatDiagnostic` function - -**What's missing:** -- Hints not populated (always `None` in parser) -- No suggestion engine -- No "did you mean...?" for typos -- No Levenshtein distance matching - -**Comparison to Phronesis:** -- Phronesis: 967+ lines of comprehensive diagnostics -- Error-Lang: Basic diagnostic structure, minimal implementation - -**Action required:** -1. Add hint population to parser error handling -2. Create suggestion engine for common mistakes -3. Add educational hints for paradox discovery -4. Context-aware error messages - -**Educational hints examples:** -``` -Error: Variable 'x' changed type from Int to String -Hint: This is Type Quantum Superposition! Variables in Error-Lang can exist - in multiple types until observed. This teaches how type systems work. -``` - -## Summary - -| Feature | WokeLang | Error-Lang Status | Work Needed | -|---------|----------|------------------|-------------| -| **1. Record field access** | ✅ Complete | ⚠️ AST defined, runtime unclear | Verify + possibly implement | -| **2. Stdlib integration** | ✅ 96 functions | ⚠️ Minimal builtins | Add educational builtins | -| **3. Worker concurrency** | ⚠️ Partial | ❌ Not applicable | **None - don't add** | -| **4. Enhanced error messages** | ⚠️ Design | ⚠️ Infrastructure only | Implement hints + suggestions | - -## Recommended Work Order - -### Priority 1: Error Messages with Educational Hints -**Why:** Core to pedagogical mission -**Work:** -1. Add hint population in Parser.res error handling -2. Create paradox-specific error messages -3. Add "what you're discovering" explanations -4. Implement suggestion engine for typos - -### Priority 2: Verify/Complete Record Field Access -**Why:** Basic language feature -**Work:** -1. Test struct creation and field access -2. Implement runtime evaluation if missing -3. Add examples showing struct usage -4. Document struct syntax - -### Priority 3: Educational Stdlib -**Why:** Enhance teaching capabilities -**Work:** -1. Document existing builtins (println, stability, etc.) -2. Add diagnostic helpers (getDriftMagnitude, getCascadePath) -3. Add educational introspection functions -4. Keep minimal - this is not a production language - -### Priority 4: Do NOT Add Workers -**Why:** Incompatible with educational focus -**Reasoning:** Error-Lang teaches consequence propagation in sequential code, not concurrency - -## Key Differences from WokeLang - -**WokeLang:** -- General-purpose programming language -- Needs full stdlib (96 functions) -- Workers make sense for concurrent programming -- Type inference engine with polymorphism - -**Error-Lang:** -- Pedagogical language with intentional fragility -- Minimal stdlib (10-15 educational functions) -- Workers would obscure learning goals -- Stability tracking and paradox detection - -## Estimated Work - -**Total implementation time:** Much less than WokeLang session - -**Breakdown:** -- Enhanced error hints: ~2-3 hours (main work) -- Verify/complete field access: ~1 hour -- Educational stdlib: ~1-2 hours -- Documentation: ~1 hour - -**Total:** ~5-7 hours vs. WokeLang's ~8-10 hours - -**Simpler because:** -- No complex type inference system to fix -- No thread-safety concerns -- Smaller scope (pedagogical vs general-purpose) -- AST already has field access defined -- Diagnostic infrastructure exists - -## Next Steps - -1. **Investigate runtime.js** - Check if `Member` expression is evaluated -2. **Test struct field access** - Create example program -3. **Implement error hints** - Add educational context to diagnostics -4. **Document builtins** - What functions exist and what they do -5. **Create educational stdlib** - Minimal set of teaching-focused functions - -## Files to Create - -- `ERROR-LANG-ANALYSIS.md` - Detailed implementation plan -- `examples/10-struct-fields.err` - Test struct field access -- `docs/Builtins.adoc` - Document existing functions -- Updated `Parser.res` - Add hint population -- Updated `runtime.js` - Ensure Member evaluation works diff --git a/docs/tech-debt-2026-05-26.adoc b/docs/tech-debt-2026-05-26.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ba74eb4 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/tech-debt-2026-05-26.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,74 @@ +SPDX-License-Identifier: CC-BY-SA-4.0 SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2026 +Jonathan D.A. Jewell (hyperpolymath) –> + +== Tech-Debt Audit — error-lang — 2026-05-26 + +*Source:* estate-wide automated scan 2026-05-26. *Companion:* +https://github.com/hyperpolymath/standards/tree/main/docs/audits[`+hyperpolymath/standards+` +2026-05-26-estate-*-debt audits]. *Combined severity:* `+LOW+`. + +This file records the _raw findings_ — it does not by itself fix the +debt. Each section ends with a '`Recommended next move`' line; closing +the debt is follow-up work. + +=== 1. Proof debt + +No proof-bearing files (`+*.v+`, `+*.lean+`, `+*.agda+`, `+*.idr+`, +`+*.idr2+`, `+*.fst+`, `+*.dfy+`, `+*.tla+`, `+*.ads+`, `+*.adb+`) found +in this repo. + +*Recommended next move:* none. + +=== 2. Licence debt + +[cols=",",options="header",] +|=== +|Field |Value +|LICENSE file |`+LICENSE+` +|SPDX header |`+MPL-2.0+` +|Manifest licence |`+NONE+` +|Body classifier |`+Palimp-MPL-2.0+` +|Severity |`+ok+` +|=== + +*Recommended next move:* none for licence. + +=== 3. Documentation debt + +[cols=",",options="header",] +|=== +|Field |Value +|README lines |439 +|`+docs/+` files |7 +|`+docs/+` LoC |2312 +|CHANGELOG.md |N +|CONTRIBUTING.md |Y +|CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md |Y +|SECURITY.md |Y +|Severity |`+LOW+` +|=== + +*Recommended next move:* `+docs/+` has only 7 file(s). Aim for ≥10 +organised docs (architecture, usage, contributing-guide, +troubleshooting, design-decisions). The user’s bar for a +"`heavily-developed and well-organised wiki`" is ≥10 files with topical +organisation. + +Additionally: *CHANGELOG.md is missing.* 65% of estate repos lack one — +adopting a CHANGELOG (or auto-generating via `+git-cliff+`) is a +recommended estate-wide follow-up. + +=== Cross-references + +* Estate proof-debt audit: +`+hyperpolymath/standards/docs/audits/2026-05-26-estate-proof-debt.md+` +* Estate licence-debt audit: +`+hyperpolymath/standards/docs/audits/2026-05-26-estate-licence-debt.md+` +* Estate documentation-debt audit: +`+hyperpolymath/standards/docs/audits/2026-05-26-estate-documentation-debt.md+` + +''''' + +🤖 Generated by Claude Code estate-wide tech-debt scan (2026-05-26). +This file is informational — closing the debt is follow-up work owned by +the maintainer. diff --git a/docs/tech-debt-2026-05-26.md b/docs/tech-debt-2026-05-26.md deleted file mode 100644 index e7ce58c..0000000 --- a/docs/tech-debt-2026-05-26.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,58 +0,0 @@ - -SPDX-License-Identifier: CC-BY-SA-4.0 -SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2026 Jonathan D.A. Jewell (hyperpolymath) ---> - -# Tech-Debt Audit — error-lang — 2026-05-26 - -**Source:** estate-wide automated scan 2026-05-26. -**Companion:** [`hyperpolymath/standards` 2026-05-26-estate-*-debt audits](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/standards/tree/main/docs/audits). -**Combined severity:** `LOW`. - -This file records the *raw findings* — it does not by itself fix the debt. Each section ends with a 'Recommended next move' line; closing the debt is follow-up work. - -## 1. Proof debt - -No proof-bearing files (`*.v`, `*.lean`, `*.agda`, `*.idr`, `*.idr2`, `*.fst`, `*.dfy`, `*.tla`, `*.ads`, `*.adb`) found in this repo. - -**Recommended next move:** none. - -## 2. Licence debt - -| Field | Value | -|---|---| -| LICENSE file | `LICENSE` | -| SPDX header | `MPL-2.0` | -| Manifest licence | `NONE` | -| Body classifier | `Palimp-MPL-2.0` | -| Severity | `ok` | - -**Recommended next move:** none for licence. - -## 3. Documentation debt - -| Field | Value | -|---|---| -| README lines | 439 | -| `docs/` files | 7 | -| `docs/` LoC | 2312 | -| CHANGELOG.md | N | -| CONTRIBUTING.md | Y | -| CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md | Y | -| SECURITY.md | Y | -| Severity | `LOW` | - -**Recommended next move:** `docs/` has only 7 file(s). Aim for ≥10 organised docs (architecture, usage, contributing-guide, troubleshooting, design-decisions). The user's bar for a "heavily-developed and well-organised wiki" is ≥10 files with topical organisation. - -Additionally: **CHANGELOG.md is missing.** 65% of estate repos lack one — adopting a CHANGELOG (or auto-generating via `git-cliff`) is a recommended estate-wide follow-up. - -## Cross-references - -- Estate proof-debt audit: `hyperpolymath/standards/docs/audits/2026-05-26-estate-proof-debt.md` -- Estate licence-debt audit: `hyperpolymath/standards/docs/audits/2026-05-26-estate-licence-debt.md` -- Estate documentation-debt audit: `hyperpolymath/standards/docs/audits/2026-05-26-estate-documentation-debt.md` - ---- - -🤖 Generated by Claude Code estate-wide tech-debt scan (2026-05-26). This file is informational — closing the debt is follow-up work owned by the maintainer. diff --git a/spec/axiomatic-semantics.md b/spec/axiomatic-semantics.adoc similarity index 65% rename from spec/axiomatic-semantics.md rename to spec/axiomatic-semantics.adoc index 55942f8..40b32de 100644 --- a/spec/axiomatic-semantics.md +++ b/spec/axiomatic-semantics.adoc @@ -1,73 +1,70 @@ - -# SPDX-License-Identifier: CC-BY-SA-4.0 -# Copyright (c) 2026 Jonathan D.A. Jewell (hyperpolymath) +== SPDX-License-Identifier: CC-BY-SA-4.0 -# Error-Lang Axiomatic Semantics: Paradox Axioms +== Copyright (c) 2026 Jonathan D.A. Jewell (hyperpolymath) j.d.a.jewell@open.ac.uk -**Version:** 1.0.0 -**Date:** 2026-03-14 +== Error-Lang Axiomatic Semantics: Paradox Axioms ---- +*Version:* 1.0.0 *Date:* 2026-03-14 -## 1. Overview +''''' -Error-Lang's axiomatic semantics formalise the ten design paradoxes as +=== 1. Overview + +Error-Lang’s axiomatic semantics formalise the ten design paradoxes as Hoare-style preconditions and postconditions. The key insight is that -paradoxes are *not* bugs — they are formally specified behaviours with +paradoxes are _not_ bugs — they are formally specified behaviours with well-defined pre/postconditions. -### 1.1 Stability Hoare Triple +==== 1.1 Stability Hoare Triple -``` +.... {P, σ} S {Q, σ'} where σ ∈ [0, 100] is the stability score -``` +.... -Every statement has a stability impact: `σ' ≤ σ` (stability only decreases). +Every statement has a stability impact: `+σ' ≤ σ+` (stability only +decreases). ---- +''''' -## 2. Paradox 1: Type Quantum Superposition +=== 2. Paradox 1: Type Quantum Superposition -### 2.1 Superposition Axiom +==== 2.1 Superposition Axiom -``` +.... annotation = None ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── [P1-Super] {true, σ} let x = lit {Q(x) = Superposition(…), σ - 15} (TypeInstability penalty applied) -``` +.... -### 2.2 Collapse Axiom +==== 2.2 Collapse Axiom -``` +.... Q(x) = Superposition(types, seed, loc) context ∈ {Arith, String, …} hash = (seed + context_hash) mod |types| τ = types[hash] ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── [P1-Collapse] {Q(x) = Superposition, σ} use(x, context) {Q(x) = Collapsed(τ), σ} -``` +.... -### 2.3 Annotation Prevention Axiom +==== 2.3 Annotation Prevention Axiom -``` +.... ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── [P1-Annotate] {true, σ} let x: τ = lit {Q(x) = Collapsed(τ), σ} (no stability penalty) -``` +.... -**Pedagogical theorem:** Annotations always preserve or improve stability: -`∀σ. σ_annotated ≥ σ_superposition`. +*Pedagogical theorem:* Annotations always preserve or improve stability: +`+∀σ. σ_annotated ≥ σ_superposition+`. ---- +''''' -## 3. Paradox 2: Positional Operator Semantics +=== 3. Paradox 2: Positional Operator Semantics -``` +.... column(op) mod 2 = 0 ────────────────────────────────────────────── [P2-Even] {true, σ} e₁ + e₂ {result = arithmetic(e₁, e₂), σ - 12} @@ -75,16 +72,16 @@ Every statement has a stability impact: `σ' ≤ σ` (stability only decreases). column(op) mod 2 = 1 ────────────────────────────────────────────── [P2-Odd] {true, σ} e₁ + e₂ {result = concat(toString(e₁), toString(e₂)), σ - 12} -``` +.... -**Axiom (determinism):** For a fixed source position, the operator semantics -are deterministic. Reformatting the code may change behaviour. +*Axiom (determinism):* For a fixed source position, the operator +semantics are deterministic. Reformatting the code may change behaviour. ---- +''''' -## 4. Paradox 3: Context-Collapse Keywords +=== 4. Paradox 3: Context-Collapse Keywords -``` +.... depth ≥ 1 ──────────────────────────────────────────── [P3-Collapse] {nesting_depth = depth, σ} let end = e {end ∈ dom(ρ), σ} @@ -94,13 +91,13 @@ are deterministic. Reformatting the code may change behaviour. ──────────────────────────────────────────── [P3-Reserved] {nesting_depth = 0, σ} let end = e {⊥} (parse error: keyword used as identifier) -``` +.... ---- +''''' -## 5. Paradox 4: Scope Leakage on Primes +=== 5. Paradox 4: Scope Leakage on Primes -``` +.... is_prime(run_counter) ∨ is_palindrome(x) ∨ is_fibonacci(line) ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── [P4-Leak] {true, σ} { let x = v; } {x ∈ dom(ρ_parent), σ} @@ -110,16 +107,16 @@ are deterministic. Reformatting the code may change behaviour. ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── [P4-Normal] {true, σ} { let x = v; } {x ∉ dom(ρ_parent), σ} (standard lexical scoping) -``` +.... -**Axiom (leakage determinism):** Leakage is a pure function of -`(run_counter, variable_name, line_number)`. +*Axiom (leakage determinism):* Leakage is a pure function of +`+(run_counter, variable_name, line_number)+`. ---- +''''' -## 6. Paradox 5: Temporal Corruption +=== 6. Paradox 5: Temporal Corruption -``` +.... temporal_history ≠ [] value affected by history ────────────────────────────────────────────────── [P5-Corrupt] {temporal_history = H, σ} eval(e) {result depends on H, σ} @@ -127,71 +124,74 @@ are deterministic. Reformatting the code may change behaviour. temporal_history = [] (first run) ────────────────────────────────────────────── [P5-Clean] {temporal_history = [], σ} eval(e) {result independent of H, σ} -``` +.... ---- +''''' -## 7. Stability Axioms +=== 7. Stability Axioms -### 7.1 Stability Monotonicity +==== 7.1 Stability Monotonicity -``` +.... {P, σ} S {Q, σ'} ────────────────── [Stab-Mono] σ' ≤ σ (stability never increases) -``` +.... -### 7.2 Stability Penalty Accumulation +==== 7.2 Stability Penalty Accumulation -``` +.... {P, σ} S₁ {Q, σ₁} {Q, σ₁} S₂ {T, σ₂} ───────────────────────────────────────────── [Stab-Seq] {P, σ} S₁; S₂ {T, σ₂} where σ₂ = σ - penalty(S₁) - penalty(S₂) -``` +.... -### 7.3 Stability Floor +==== 7.3 Stability Floor -``` +.... σ - penalty(S) < 0 ────────────────────── [Stab-Floor] σ' = 0 (stability clamped to 0, never negative) -``` +.... ---- +''''' -## 8. Gutter Block Axioms +=== 8. Gutter Block Axioms -``` +.... body contains parse errors ──────────────────────────────────────────────── [Gutter-Recovery] {true, σ} gutter { body } end {errors collected, σ} (parser always recovers; no crash; errors available for inspection) -``` +.... -**Safety axiom:** A gutter block never causes program termination. +*Safety axiom:* A gutter block never causes program termination. ---- +''''' -## 9. Key Theorems +=== 9. Key Theorems -### 9.1 Annotation Optimality +==== 9.1 Annotation Optimality -**Theorem:** For any program P, the variant P' with all type annotations added -has stability(P') ≥ stability(P). Type annotations are always beneficial. +*Theorem:* For any program P, the variant P’ with all type annotations +added has stability(P’) ≥ stability(P). Type annotations are always +beneficial. -### 9.2 Paradox Determinism +==== 9.2 Paradox Determinism -**Theorem:** All ten paradoxes are deterministic given the same -`(source, run_counter, seed)` triple. Non-determinism is apparent, not actual. +*Theorem:* All ten paradoxes are deterministic given the same +`+(source, run_counter, seed)+` triple. Non-determinism is apparent, not +actual. -### 9.3 Stability as Loop Variant +==== 9.3 Stability as Loop Variant -**Theorem:** If every loop body consumes at least δ > 0 stability, then all -loops terminate within ⌈100/δ⌉ iterations (since stability starts at 100 and -is bounded below by 0). +*Theorem:* If every loop body consumes at least δ > 0 stability, then +all loops terminate within ⌈100/δ⌉ iterations (since stability starts at +100 and is bounded below by 0). -### 9.4 Pedagogical Completeness +==== 9.4 Pedagogical Completeness -**Theorem:** Every violation of a "standard" programming principle corresponds -to a measurable stability penalty, ensuring no design tradeoff is invisible. +*Theorem:* Every violation of a "`standard`" programming principle +corresponds to a measurable stability penalty, ensuring no design +tradeoff is invisible. diff --git a/spec/operational-semantics.md b/spec/operational-semantics.adoc similarity index 83% rename from spec/operational-semantics.md rename to spec/operational-semantics.adoc index 57c7316..61adce3 100644 --- a/spec/operational-semantics.md +++ b/spec/operational-semantics.adoc @@ -1,29 +1,27 @@ - -# SPDX-License-Identifier: CC-BY-SA-4.0 -# Copyright (c) 2026 Jonathan D.A. Jewell (hyperpolymath) +== SPDX-License-Identifier: CC-BY-SA-4.0 -# Error-Lang Operational Semantics +== Copyright (c) 2026 Jonathan D.A. Jewell (hyperpolymath) j.d.a.jewell@open.ac.uk -**Version:** 1.0.0 -**Date:** 2026-03-14 +== Error-Lang Operational Semantics ---- +*Version:* 1.0.0 *Date:* 2026-03-14 -## 1. Notation +''''' -- `ρ` — Environment (variable bindings) -- `Σ` — Interpreter state (stability score, run counter, paradox state) -- `ρ, Σ ⊢ e ⇓ v, Σ'` — Expression `e` evaluates to value `v` with updated state -- `⊥` — Error +=== 1. Notation ---- +* `+ρ+` — Environment (variable bindings) +* `+Σ+` — Interpreter state (stability score, run counter, paradox +state) +* `+ρ, Σ ⊢ e ⇓ v, Σ'+` — Expression `+e+` evaluates to value `+v+` with +updated state +* `+⊥+` — Error -## 2. Values +''''' -``` +=== 2. Values + +.... v ∈ Value ::= () unit | b ∈ {true, false} boolean @@ -34,13 +32,13 @@ v ∈ Value ::= | Fn(name, params, body, ρ_closure) function closure | Builtin(name, impl) built-in function | Quantum(possible_types, seed, loc) type in superposition -``` +.... ---- +''''' -## 3. Interpreter State +=== 3. Interpreter State -``` +.... Σ = ⟨ stability : ℝ ∈ [0, 100] (initially 100), run_counter : ℕ (persistent across runs), paradox_state : ParadoxState, @@ -52,15 +50,15 @@ ParadoxState = ⟨ scope_leaks : Set, Paradox 4: leaked variables temporal_history : List Paradox 5: previous run state ⟩ -``` +.... ---- +''''' -## 4. Stability Score +=== 4. Stability Score The stability score is a real-time metric updated by a penalty function: -``` +.... penalty : Decision → ℝ penalty(MutableState) = 10 penalty(MutableReader) = 5 @@ -73,24 +71,24 @@ penalty(MemoryLeak(kb)) = kb × 10 penalty(RaceCondition) = 40 apply_penalty(Σ, d) = Σ[stability ↦ max(0, Σ.stability − penalty(d))] -``` +.... ---- +''''' -## 5. Quantum Type Collapse (Paradox 1) +=== 5. Quantum Type Collapse (Paradox 1) -### 5.1 Superposition Creation +==== 5.1 Superposition Creation -``` +.... no type annotation on x seed = hash(loc, Σ.run_counter) ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── [Super-Create] ρ, Σ ⊢ let x = 42 ⇒ ρ[x ↦ Quantum([Int, Float, String], seed, loc)], Σ' where Σ' = apply_penalty(Σ, TypeInstability) -``` +.... -### 5.2 Collapse Rules +==== 5.2 Collapse Rules -``` +.... ρ(x) = Quantum(types, seed, loc) context = Arithmetic collapsed = deterministic_select(types ∩ Numeric, seed) ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── [Collapse-Arith] @@ -103,21 +101,21 @@ apply_penalty(Σ, d) = Σ[stability ↦ max(0, Σ.stability − penalty(d))] ρ(x) = Quantum(types, seed, loc) context = Print ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── [Collapse-Print] ρ, Σ ⊢ println(x) ⇓ println(toString(ρ(x))) -``` +.... -### 5.3 Annotation Prevents Superposition +==== 5.3 Annotation Prevents Superposition -``` +.... type annotation present ────────────────────────────────────────────── [No-Super] ρ, Σ ⊢ let x: Int = 42 ⇒ ρ[x ↦ 42], Σ (no penalty) -``` +.... ---- +''''' -## 6. Positional Operator Semantics (Paradox 2) +=== 6. Positional Operator Semantics (Paradox 2) -``` +.... column(+) = c c mod 2 = 0 ρ, Σ ⊢ e₁ ⇓ v₁ ρ, Σ ⊢ e₂ ⇓ v₂ ────────────────────────────────────── [Pos-Add] @@ -129,13 +127,13 @@ apply_penalty(Σ, d) = Σ[stability ↦ max(0, Σ.stability − penalty(d))] ρ, Σ ⊢ e₁ + e₂ ⇓ toString(v₁) ++ toString(v₂) (string concatenation) Σ' = apply_penalty(Σ, PositionalSemantics) -``` +.... ---- +''''' -## 7. Context-Collapse Keywords (Paradox 3) +=== 7. Context-Collapse Keywords (Paradox 3) -``` +.... Σ.paradox_state.context_depth = d d ≥ 1 "end" used as identifier ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── [Ctx-Collapse] ρ, Σ ⊢ let end = 42 ⇒ ρ[end ↦ 42], Σ (keyword becomes identifier) @@ -143,13 +141,13 @@ apply_penalty(Σ, d) = Σ[stability ↦ max(0, Σ.stability − penalty(d))] Σ.paradox_state.context_depth = 0 "end" used as identifier ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── [Ctx-Reserved] ρ, Σ ⊢ let end = 42 ⇓ ⊥("unexpected keyword 'end'") -``` +.... ---- +''''' -## 8. Scope Leakage (Paradox 4) +=== 8. Scope Leakage (Paradox 4) -``` +.... is_prime(Σ.run_counter) = true ∨ is_palindrome(x) = true ∨ is_fibonacci(line_number) = true @@ -161,25 +159,25 @@ apply_penalty(Σ, d) = Σ[stability ↦ max(0, Σ.stability − penalty(d))] ∧ is_fibonacci(line_number) = false ───────────────────────────────────────────── [Scope-Normal] Variable x follows standard lexical scoping (does not leak) -``` +.... ---- +''''' -## 9. Standard Expression Evaluation +=== 9. Standard Expression Evaluation -### 9.1 Literals +==== 9.1 Literals -``` +.... ────────────── [Lit-Int] ────────────── [Lit-Float] ρ, Σ ⊢ n ⇓ n ρ, Σ ⊢ f ⇓ f ────────────── [Lit-String] ────────────── [Lit-Bool] ρ, Σ ⊢ s ⇓ s ρ, Σ ⊢ b ⇓ b -``` +.... -### 9.2 Variables +==== 9.2 Variables -``` +.... x ∈ dom(ρ) ∪ Σ.paradox_state.scope_leaks ────────────────────────────────────────── [Var] ρ, Σ ⊢ x ⇓ ρ(x) @@ -187,11 +185,11 @@ apply_penalty(Σ, d) = Σ[stability ↦ max(0, Σ.stability − penalty(d))] x ∉ dom(ρ) ∧ x ∉ Σ.paradox_state.scope_leaks ─────────────────────────────────────────────── [Var-Undef] ρ, Σ ⊢ x ⇓ ⊥("undefined variable: " ++ x) -``` +.... -### 9.3 Binary Operations (non-positional) +==== 9.3 Binary Operations (non-positional) -``` +.... ρ, Σ ⊢ e₁ ⇓ v₁ ρ, Σ ⊢ e₂ ⇓ v₂ v₁, v₂ numeric ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── [Arith] ρ, Σ ⊢ e₁ ⊕ e₂ ⇓ v₁ ⊕ v₂ for ⊕ ∈ {+, -, *, /, %} @@ -207,11 +205,11 @@ apply_penalty(Σ, d) = Σ[stability ↦ max(0, Σ.stability − penalty(d))] ρ, Σ ⊢ e₁ ⇓ v₁ truthy(v₁) = true ────────────────────────────────────────── [Or-Short] ρ, Σ ⊢ e₁ or e₂ ⇓ true -``` +.... -### 9.4 Unary +==== 9.4 Unary -``` +.... ρ, Σ ⊢ e ⇓ v v numeric ────────────────────────── [Neg] ρ, Σ ⊢ -e ⇓ -v @@ -219,35 +217,35 @@ apply_penalty(Σ, d) = Σ[stability ↦ max(0, Σ.stability − penalty(d))] ρ, Σ ⊢ e ⇓ v ────────────────────────── [Not] ρ, Σ ⊢ not e ⇓ ¬truthy(v) -``` +.... ---- +''''' -## 10. Statements +=== 10. Statements -### 10.1 Let (with stability tracking) +==== 10.1 Let (with stability tracking) -``` +.... ρ, Σ ⊢ e ⇓ v ρ' = ρ[x ↦ v] Σ' = if mutable then apply_penalty(Σ, MutableState) else Σ ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── [Let] ρ, Σ ⊢ let [mutable] x = e ⇒ ρ', Σ' -``` +.... -### 10.2 Assignment (stability penalty) +==== 10.2 Assignment (stability penalty) -``` +.... x ∈ dom(ρ) ρ, Σ ⊢ e ⇓ v Σ' = apply_penalty(Σ, MutableState) type(ρ(x)) ≠ type(v) ⟹ Σ'' = apply_penalty(Σ', TypeInstability) ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── [Assign] ρ, Σ ⊢ x = e ⇒ ρ[x ↦ v], Σ'' -``` +.... -### 10.3 Control Flow +==== 10.3 Control Flow -``` +.... ρ, Σ ⊢ cond ⇓ v truthy(v) = true ρ, Σ ⊢ then ⇒ ρ', Σ' ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── [If-True] ρ, Σ ⊢ if cond { then } [else { els }] ⇒ ρ', Σ' @@ -264,43 +262,43 @@ apply_penalty(Σ, d) = Σ[stability ↦ max(0, Σ.stability − penalty(d))] ρ, Σ ⊢ cond ⇓ v truthy(v) = false ────────────────────────────────────────── [While-Done] ρ, Σ ⊢ while cond { body } ⇒ ρ, Σ -``` +.... -### 10.4 Return +==== 10.4 Return -``` +.... ρ, Σ ⊢ e ⇓ v ────────────────────────────────── [Return] ρ, Σ ⊢ return e ⇒ raise Return(v) -``` +.... -### 10.5 Gutter Block (Error Injection Zone) +==== 10.5 Gutter Block (Error Injection Zone) -``` +.... parse(body) = errors errors recovered ──────────────────────────────────────────── [Gutter] ρ, Σ ⊢ gutter { body } end ⇒ ρ, Σ (parser recovers; errors collected for pedagogical display) -``` +.... ---- +''''' -## 11. Function Calls +=== 11. Function Calls -``` +.... ρ, Σ ⊢ f ⇓ Fn(name, [p₁,…,pₙ], body, ρ_clos) ∀i. ρ, Σ ⊢ aᵢ ⇓ vᵢ m = n ρ_call = ρ_clos[p₁ ↦ v₁, …, pₙ ↦ vₙ] ρ_call, Σ ⊢ body ⇓ v' (catch Return(v') → v') ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── [Call] ρ, Σ ⊢ f(a₁, …, aₘ) ⇓ v' -``` +.... ---- +''''' -## 12. Pattern Matching +=== 12. Pattern Matching -``` +.... ρ, Σ ⊢ scrutinee ⇓ v ∃i: match(armᵢ.pat, v) = binds ρ ∪ binds, Σ ⊢ armᵢ.body ⇓ v' @@ -310,38 +308,39 @@ apply_penalty(Σ, d) = Σ[stability ↦ max(0, Σ.stability − penalty(d))] match(_, v) = {} [Wild] match(x, v) = {x ↦ v} [Var] match(lit, v) = {} if lit = v [Lit] -``` +.... ---- +''''' -## 13. Stability Query +=== 13. Stability Query -``` +.... ────────────────────────────────────── [Stability] ρ, Σ ⊢ stability() ⇓ Σ.stability -``` +.... ---- +''''' -## 14. Five-Layer Navigation +=== 14. Five-Layer Navigation -The interpreter tracks which layer (Grammar, Parser, AST, Semantics, Runtime) -an error originates from. Each error carries a `layer : Layer` tag: +The interpreter tracks which layer (Grammar, Parser, AST, Semantics, +Runtime) an error originates from. Each error carries a +`+layer : Layer+` tag: -``` +.... Layer ::= Grammar | Parser | AST | Semantics | Runtime error_with_layer(msg, layer) = Error(msg, layer, line, column) -``` +.... This enables the Five Whys debugging methodology: tracing from Runtime down through Semantics → AST → Parser → Grammar. ---- +''''' -## 15. Program Execution +=== 15. Program Execution -``` +.... ρ₀ = ∅ register_builtins(ρ₀) Σ₀ = ⟨100, load_run_counter(), fresh_paradox_state(), seed⟩ ∀item: register(item, ρ₀) @@ -349,18 +348,26 @@ down through Semantics → AST → Parser → Grammar. save_run_counter(Σ_final.run_counter + 1) ────────────────────────────────────────────── [Program] run(file) ⇓ (v, Σ_final.stability) -``` - -The run counter is persisted to `~/.config/error-lang/run_counter`, -enabling Paradox 4 (scope leakage on primes) and Paradox 5 (temporal corruption). - ---- - -## 16. Invariants - -1. **Stability monotonically decreasing:** Penalties only subtract; no operation increases stability. -2. **Type collapse determinism:** Given same seed and context, collapse produces the same type. -3. **Scope leak determinism:** Leakage is a pure function of run_counter, variable name, and line number. -4. **Positional determinism:** Operator semantics are a pure function of source column. -5. **Run counter persistence:** Counter survives across process invocations. -6. **Gutter recovery:** Parser always recovers from gutter block errors; they never crash the program. +.... + +The run counter is persisted to `+~/.config/error-lang/run_counter+`, +enabling Paradox 4 (scope leakage on primes) and Paradox 5 (temporal +corruption). + +''''' + +=== 16. Invariants + +[arabic] +. *Stability monotonically decreasing:* Penalties only subtract; no +operation increases stability. +. *Type collapse determinism:* Given same seed and context, collapse +produces the same type. +. *Scope leak determinism:* Leakage is a pure function of run_counter, +variable name, and line number. +. *Positional determinism:* Operator semantics are a pure function of +source column. +. *Run counter persistence:* Counter survives across process +invocations. +. *Gutter recovery:* Parser always recovers from gutter block errors; +they never crash the program. diff --git a/spec/system-specs.adoc b/spec/system-specs.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ca5ffc7 --- /dev/null +++ b/spec/system-specs.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,183 @@ +== SPDX-License-Identifier: CC-BY-SA-4.0 + +== Copyright (c) 2026 Jonathan D.A. Jewell (hyperpolymath) j.d.a.jewell@open.ac.uk + +== Error-Lang System Specifications + +Error-Lang is a pedagogical programming language where errors are +features. Implementation stack: AffineScript compiler (compiles to +JavaScript), Zig FFI for computational haptics feedback. Designed for +learning through deliberate failure. + +''''' + +=== Memory Model + +Error-Lang’s memory model is intentionally simple, befitting its +pedagogical purpose, with a specialised FFI layer for haptics. + +==== JavaScript Runtime (Primary) + +* AffineScript compiles to JavaScript; all Error-Lang values are JS heap +objects managed by the JavaScript engine’s garbage collector. +* No manual memory management is exposed to Error-Lang users. +* Values are immutable by default (AffineScript’s functional core). +* Mutable state is limited to the interpreter’s internal bookkeeping. + +==== Interpreter State + +* The interpreter maintains a `+StabilityState+` struct containing: +** *stability_score*: `+float+` — current program stability (0.0 to +1.0). +** *paradox_level*: `+int+` — depth of active paradox nesting. +** *error_history*: `+array+` — log of all errors +encountered. +** *correction_attempts*: `+int+` — number of user fix attempts this +session. +* This state persists across statements within a single REPL session or +file execution and is reset between sessions. + +==== Zig FFI Layer (Computational Haptics) + +* The Zig FFI module manages its own memory via `+std.mem.Allocator+`. +* Haptic feedback buffers are allocated per-event and freed after +transmission to the haptic device. +* No GC interaction — Zig allocations are invisible to the JS runtime. +* Data crossing the FFI boundary is serialised to C-compatible structs +defined in `+generated/abi/haptics.h+`. + +==== Memory Invariants + +* Error-Lang programs cannot cause memory leaks in user-space (GC +handles all). +* Zig FFI allocations are bounded: at most one haptic buffer active at a +time. +* The stability state struct has a fixed, small memory footprint. + +''''' + +=== Concurrency Model + +Error-Lang is deliberately single-threaded. + +==== Design Rationale + +* Concurrency adds complexity that conflicts with pedagogical goals. +* Learners should focus on understanding errors and stability, not race +conditions or deadlocks. +* The single-threaded model makes program behaviour fully deterministic +(modulo stability score thresholds). + +==== Execution Model + +* Statements execute sequentially in source order. +* The REPL processes one input at a time, updating stability state after +each. +* No async operations, no event loop, no callbacks. + +==== Haptic Feedback Timing + +* Zig FFI calls for haptic feedback are synchronous and blocking. +* Haptic events are brief (< 50ms) so blocking is imperceptible. +* If no haptic device is connected, the FFI call returns immediately +(no-op). + +''''' + +=== Effect System + +Error-Lang’s effect system is unconventional: stability impact and +paradox state are the primary tracked effects. + +==== Stability as Effect + +Every statement in Error-Lang has a stability impact: + +[width="99%",cols="27%,32%,41%",options="header",] +|=== +|Category |Stability Effect |Example +|Correct statement |`++0.05+` to `++0.10+` |Valid assignment, correct +logic + +|Syntax error |`+-0.15+` to `+-0.25+` |Missing semicolon, bad indent + +|Type error |`+-0.10+` to `+-0.20+` |Wrong argument type + +|Deliberate error |`++0.02+` (learning bonus) |Annotated with +`+@intentional+` + +|Error correction |`++0.15+` to `++0.20+` |Fixing a previous error + +|Repeated error |`+-0.30+` (penalty) |Same error class within 5 stmts +|=== + +* Stability is checked implicitly after every statement. +* When stability drops below `+0.2+`, the interpreter enters "`crisis +mode`" — haptic feedback intensifies and hints become more explicit. +* When stability reaches `+1.0+`, the session is "`mastered.`" + +==== Paradox State as Implicit Effect + +* Certain constructs create paradoxes (self-referential errors, +contradictions). +* Paradox depth is tracked as an implicit effect counter. +* Paradoxes cannot be nested beyond depth 3 (interpreter rejects deeper +nesting). +* Resolving a paradox grants a significant stability bonus (`++0.25+`). + +==== Haptic Effect + +* Error events trigger haptic feedback via the Zig FFI. +* The haptic intensity is proportional to the stability drop. +* This is a side effect managed entirely by the interpreter — not +visible in the Error-Lang type system. + +==== No User-Defined Effects + +* Error-Lang does not expose an effect system to users. +* All effects are implicit and managed by the interpreter runtime. +* This is intentional: the language teaches through experience, not +abstraction. + +''''' + +=== Module System + +Error-Lang has no explicit module system. + +==== Design Rationale + +* Modules add cognitive overhead for beginners. +* Error-Lang programs are small (typically < 100 lines) and +self-contained. +* The focus is on understanding individual errors, not software +architecture. + +==== File Execution + +* Each `+.err+` file is an independent program. +* No imports, no exports, no namespaces. +* The standard library (error constructors, stability queries) is always +available without import. + +==== Built-in Functions (Always Available) + +[width="100%",cols="31%,69%",options="header",] +|=== +|Function |Description +|`+stability()+` |Returns current stability score +|`+paradox_depth()+` |Returns current paradox nesting level +|`+error_count()+` |Returns total errors in this session +|`+hint()+` |Requests a contextual hint +|`+intentional(expr)+` |Marks an expression as a deliberate error +|`+history()+` |Returns the error history for this session +|=== + +==== Compiler Organisation (Internal) + +* The AffineScript compiler is a single package (not split into +sub-packages). +* Source files: `+Lexer.res+`, `+Parser.res+`, `+Interpreter.res+`, +`+Stability.res+`, `+HapticsBridge.res+`. +* The Zig FFI is a single `+haptics.zig+` file compiled to a shared +library. diff --git a/spec/system-specs.md b/spec/system-specs.md deleted file mode 100644 index 6e3887d..0000000 --- a/spec/system-specs.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,160 +0,0 @@ - -# SPDX-License-Identifier: CC-BY-SA-4.0 -# Copyright (c) 2026 Jonathan D.A. Jewell (hyperpolymath) - -# Error-Lang System Specifications - -Error-Lang is a pedagogical programming language where errors are features. -Implementation stack: AffineScript compiler (compiles to JavaScript), Zig FFI for -computational haptics feedback. Designed for learning through deliberate failure. - ---- - -## Memory Model - -Error-Lang's memory model is intentionally simple, befitting its pedagogical -purpose, with a specialised FFI layer for haptics. - -### JavaScript Runtime (Primary) - -- AffineScript compiles to JavaScript; all Error-Lang values are JS heap objects - managed by the JavaScript engine's garbage collector. -- No manual memory management is exposed to Error-Lang users. -- Values are immutable by default (AffineScript's functional core). -- Mutable state is limited to the interpreter's internal bookkeeping. - -### Interpreter State - -- The interpreter maintains a `StabilityState` struct containing: - - **stability_score**: `float` — current program stability (0.0 to 1.0). - - **paradox_level**: `int` — depth of active paradox nesting. - - **error_history**: `array` — log of all errors encountered. - - **correction_attempts**: `int` — number of user fix attempts this session. -- This state persists across statements within a single REPL session or file - execution and is reset between sessions. - -### Zig FFI Layer (Computational Haptics) - -- The Zig FFI module manages its own memory via `std.mem.Allocator`. -- Haptic feedback buffers are allocated per-event and freed after transmission - to the haptic device. -- No GC interaction — Zig allocations are invisible to the JS runtime. -- Data crossing the FFI boundary is serialised to C-compatible structs defined - in `generated/abi/haptics.h`. - -### Memory Invariants - -- Error-Lang programs cannot cause memory leaks in user-space (GC handles all). -- Zig FFI allocations are bounded: at most one haptic buffer active at a time. -- The stability state struct has a fixed, small memory footprint. - ---- - -## Concurrency Model - -Error-Lang is deliberately single-threaded. - -### Design Rationale - -- Concurrency adds complexity that conflicts with pedagogical goals. -- Learners should focus on understanding errors and stability, not race - conditions or deadlocks. -- The single-threaded model makes program behaviour fully deterministic - (modulo stability score thresholds). - -### Execution Model - -- Statements execute sequentially in source order. -- The REPL processes one input at a time, updating stability state after each. -- No async operations, no event loop, no callbacks. - -### Haptic Feedback Timing - -- Zig FFI calls for haptic feedback are synchronous and blocking. -- Haptic events are brief (< 50ms) so blocking is imperceptible. -- If no haptic device is connected, the FFI call returns immediately (no-op). - ---- - -## Effect System - -Error-Lang's effect system is unconventional: stability impact and paradox -state are the primary tracked effects. - -### Stability as Effect - -Every statement in Error-Lang has a stability impact: - -| Category | Stability Effect | Example | -|---------------------|--------------------------|----------------------------------| -| Correct statement | `+0.05` to `+0.10` | Valid assignment, correct logic | -| Syntax error | `-0.15` to `-0.25` | Missing semicolon, bad indent | -| Type error | `-0.10` to `-0.20` | Wrong argument type | -| Deliberate error | `+0.02` (learning bonus) | Annotated with `@intentional` | -| Error correction | `+0.15` to `+0.20` | Fixing a previous error | -| Repeated error | `-0.30` (penalty) | Same error class within 5 stmts | - -- Stability is checked implicitly after every statement. -- When stability drops below `0.2`, the interpreter enters "crisis mode" — - haptic feedback intensifies and hints become more explicit. -- When stability reaches `1.0`, the session is "mastered." - -### Paradox State as Implicit Effect - -- Certain constructs create paradoxes (self-referential errors, contradictions). -- Paradox depth is tracked as an implicit effect counter. -- Paradoxes cannot be nested beyond depth 3 (interpreter rejects deeper nesting). -- Resolving a paradox grants a significant stability bonus (`+0.25`). - -### Haptic Effect - -- Error events trigger haptic feedback via the Zig FFI. -- The haptic intensity is proportional to the stability drop. -- This is a side effect managed entirely by the interpreter — not visible in - the Error-Lang type system. - -### No User-Defined Effects - -- Error-Lang does not expose an effect system to users. -- All effects are implicit and managed by the interpreter runtime. -- This is intentional: the language teaches through experience, not abstraction. - ---- - -## Module System - -Error-Lang has no explicit module system. - -### Design Rationale - -- Modules add cognitive overhead for beginners. -- Error-Lang programs are small (typically < 100 lines) and self-contained. -- The focus is on understanding individual errors, not software architecture. - -### File Execution - -- Each `.err` file is an independent program. -- No imports, no exports, no namespaces. -- The standard library (error constructors, stability queries) is always - available without import. - -### Built-in Functions (Always Available) - -| Function | Description | -|---------------------|------------------------------------------------| -| `stability()` | Returns current stability score | -| `paradox_depth()` | Returns current paradox nesting level | -| `error_count()` | Returns total errors in this session | -| `hint()` | Requests a contextual hint | -| `intentional(expr)` | Marks an expression as a deliberate error | -| `history()` | Returns the error history for this session | - -### Compiler Organisation (Internal) - -- The AffineScript compiler is a single package (not split into sub-packages). -- Source files: `Lexer.res`, `Parser.res`, `Interpreter.res`, `Stability.res`, - `HapticsBridge.res`. -- The Zig FFI is a single `haptics.zig` file compiled to a shared library. diff --git a/spec/type-system.md b/spec/type-system.adoc similarity index 51% rename from spec/type-system.md rename to spec/type-system.adoc index a1915f3..a2988df 100644 --- a/spec/type-system.md +++ b/spec/type-system.adoc @@ -1,20 +1,16 @@ - -# SPDX-License-Identifier: CC-BY-SA-4.0 -# Copyright (c) 2026 Jonathan D.A. Jewell (hyperpolymath) +== SPDX-License-Identifier: CC-BY-SA-4.0 -# Error-Lang Type System: Quantum Type Superposition +== Copyright (c) 2026 Jonathan D.A. Jewell (hyperpolymath) j.d.a.jewell@open.ac.uk -**Version:** 1.0.0 -**Date:** 2026-03-14 +== Error-Lang Type System: Quantum Type Superposition ---- +*Version:* 1.0.0 *Date:* 2026-03-14 -## 1. Type Language +''''' -``` +=== 1. Type Language + +.... τ ::= Int | Float | String | Bool primitive types | Nil void/nil | [τ] array @@ -24,28 +20,28 @@ Copyright (c) Jonathan D.A. Jewell | EchoR<τₐ, τᵦ> echo residue (witness erased) | Any wildcard (unifies with all) | α type variable (unification) -``` +.... ---- +''''' -## 2. Quantum Types +=== 2. Quantum Types -### 2.1 Quantum State +==== 2.1 Quantum State Variables in Error-Lang exist in one of two states: -``` +.... Q ::= Collapsed(τ) type determined | Superposition(possible: [τ₁,…,τₙ], seed: ℤ, loc: Loc) type undetermined -``` +.... -### 2.2 Superposition Assignment +==== 2.2 Superposition Assignment -When a variable is declared **without** a type annotation, its type enters -superposition based on the literal's possible interpretations: +When a variable is declared *without* a type annotation, its type enters +superposition based on the literal’s possible interpretations: -``` +.... annotation = None lit = IntLit ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── [Q-Int] Q(x) = Superposition([Int, Float, String], seed, loc) @@ -61,36 +57,38 @@ superposition based on the literal's possible interpretations: annotation = None lit = BoolLit ────────────────────────────────────────────────── [Q-Bool] Q(x) = Superposition([Bool, Int, String], seed, loc) -``` +.... -### 2.3 Annotation Prevents Superposition +==== 2.3 Annotation Prevents Superposition -``` +.... annotation = Some(τ) ────────────────────────────── [Q-Annotated] Q(x) = Collapsed(τ) (immediate, no superposition) -``` +.... ---- +''''' -## 3. Wavefunction Collapse +=== 3. Wavefunction Collapse -### 3.1 Observation Contexts +==== 3.1 Observation Contexts There are six observation contexts, each assigned a hash value: -| Context | Hash | Trigger | -|---------|------|---------| -| Arithmetic | 0 | `x + y`, `x - y`, `x * y`, `x / y` | -| StringOp | 1 | `x ++ y`, string interpolation | -| Comparison | 2 | `x == y`, `x < y`, etc. | -| Print | 3 | `println(x)` | -| Assignment | 4 | `let y: T = x` (assigned to typed variable) | -| FunctionArg | 5 | `f(x)` where parameter has type annotation | +[cols=",,",options="header",] +|=== +|Context |Hash |Trigger +|Arithmetic |0 |`+x + y+`, `+x - y+`, `+x * y+`, `+x / y+` +|StringOp |1 |`+x ++ y+`, string interpolation +|Comparison |2 |`+x == y+`, `+x < y+`, etc. +|Print |3 |`+println(x)+` +|Assignment |4 |`+let y: T = x+` (assigned to typed variable) +|FunctionArg |5 |`+f(x)+` where parameter has type annotation +|=== -### 3.2 Collapse Algorithm +==== 3.2 Collapse Algorithm -``` +.... collapse(Q, context) = match Q with | Collapsed(τ) → τ (already collapsed) @@ -99,30 +97,31 @@ collapse(Q, context) = τ = possible[hash] Q ← Collapsed(τ) (mutate to collapsed) τ -``` +.... -### 3.3 Determinism Guarantee +==== 3.3 Determinism Guarantee -Given the same `seed` and `context`, collapse always produces the same type. -Seeds are derived from the variable's declaration location and the run counter: +Given the same `+seed+` and `+context+`, collapse always produces the +same type. Seeds are derived from the variable’s declaration location +and the run counter: -``` +.... seed = hash(source_file, line, column, run_counter) -``` +.... -This means: -- **Within a run:** Deterministic (same program, same types) -- **Across runs:** May differ (different run_counter → different seed → different collapse) +This means: - *Within a run:* Deterministic (same program, same types) - +*Across runs:* May differ (different run_counter → different seed → +different collapse) ---- +''''' -## 4. Standard Type Checking +=== 4. Standard Type Checking -### 4.1 Unification +==== 4.1 Unification -Error-Lang uses Robinson's unification for non-quantum types: +Error-Lang uses Robinson’s unification for non-quantum types: -``` +.... unify(τ₁, τ₂) = | Ok(∅) if τ₁ = τ₂ | Ok({α ↦ τ₂}) if τ₁ = α, no occurs check failure @@ -130,11 +129,11 @@ unify(τ₁, τ₂) = | Ok(∅) if τ₁ = Any or τ₂ = Any | unify_structure for functions, arrays (recursive) | Err(Mismatch) otherwise -``` +.... -### 4.2 Typing Rules +==== 4.2 Typing Rules -``` +.... ────────────────── [T-Int] ────────────────── [T-Bool] Γ ⊢ n : Int Γ ⊢ b : Bool @@ -160,15 +159,15 @@ unify(τ₁, τ₂) = Γ ⊢ f : (τ₁,…,τₙ) → τᵣ ∀i. Γ ⊢ aᵢ : τᵢ ────────────────────────────────────────────────── [T-Call] Γ ⊢ f(a₁, …, aₙ) : τᵣ -``` +.... ---- +''''' -## 5. Stability Impact of Types +=== 5. Stability Impact of Types Type-related stability penalties: -``` +.... Q(x) = Superposition(…) (variable in superposition) ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── [Stab-Super] stability -= 15 (TypeInstability penalty) @@ -180,49 +179,56 @@ Type-related stability penalties: e : Echo echo_to_residue(e) : EchoR ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── [Stab-Erase] stability -= 15 (erasure of a witness is a thermodynamic act) -``` +.... -See §7 for Echo types. The `[Stab-Erase]` rule is Error-Lang's signature move: -structured loss is permitted, but **structure is not free** — collapsing an `Echo` -to its `EchoR` residue destroys the input witness and incurs a Landauer-style debit -(cf. `fiber_erasure_bound` in the EchoTypes.jl companion). +See §7 for Echo types. The `+[Stab-Erase]+` rule is Error-Lang’s +signature move: structured loss is permitted, but *structure is not +free* — collapsing an `+Echo+` to its `+EchoR+` residue destroys the +input witness and incurs a Landauer-style debit +(cf. `+fiber_erasure_bound+` in the EchoTypes.jl companion). ---- +''''' -## 6. Properties +=== 6. Properties -1. **Collapse determinism:** Given same seed and context, same type is selected. -2. **Annotation safety:** Type annotations prevent superposition entirely. -3. **Pedagogical monotonicity:** Annotations always improve stability (never penalised). -4. **Gradual typing compatible:** `Any` unifies with everything, enabling partial typing. -5. **No implicit narrowing:** Numeric widening only (Int → Float, never Float → Int). -6. **Erasure irreversibility:** `Echo` does not unify with `EchoR`; once a - witness is erased, the residue cannot be used where a recoverable echo is required. +[arabic] +. *Collapse determinism:* Given same seed and context, same type is +selected. +. *Annotation safety:* Type annotations prevent superposition entirely. +. *Pedagogical monotonicity:* Annotations always improve stability +(never penalised). +. *Gradual typing compatible:* `+Any+` unifies with everything, enabling +partial typing. +. *No implicit narrowing:* Numeric widening only (Int → Float, never +Float → Int). +. *Erasure irreversibility:* `+Echo+` does not unify with +`+EchoR+`; once a witness is erased, the residue cannot be used +where a recoverable echo is required. ---- +''''' -## 7. Echo Types (Structured Loss) +=== 7. Echo Types (Structured Loss) -Echo types give Error-Lang a first-class, runnable model of **structured loss** — -*non-total erasure* — adapted from the constructive Agda library -[`echo-types`](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/echo-types) and its finite, -executable companion -[`EchoTypes.jl`](https://github.com/hyperpolymath/EchoTypes.jl). +Echo types give Error-Lang a first-class, runnable model of *structured +loss* — _non-total erasure_ — adapted from the constructive Agda library +https://github.com/hyperpolymath/echo-types[`+echo-types+`] and its +finite, executable companion +https://github.com/hyperpolymath/EchoTypes.jl[`+EchoTypes.jl+`]. -### 7.1 Formation +==== 7.1 Formation -For a (conceptual) function `f : A → B` and an output `y : B`, the *echo* is the -**fibre** of `f` over `y`: the proof-relevant collection of inputs that reach `y`. -In Agda: +For a (conceptual) function `+f : A → B+` and an output `+y : B+`, the +_echo_ is the *fibre* of `+f+` over `+y+`: the proof-relevant collection +of inputs that reach `+y+`. In Agda: -``` +.... Echo f y := Σ (x : A) , (f x ≡ y) -``` +.... -Error-Lang surfaces this as a type constructor indexed by the domain `A` and -codomain `B`: +Error-Lang surfaces this as a type constructor indexed by the domain +`+A+` and codomain `+B+`: -``` +.... A type B type ────────────────────── [T-Echo] Echo type @@ -230,82 +236,104 @@ codomain `B`: Sugar: Echo ≡ Echo (codomain inferred — treated as Any) Echo ≡ Echo (opaque fallback / unresolved) -``` +.... -A runtime echo value is a **single fibre witness** `VEcho{input, output}`: one `x` -that reached `y`. (The whole-fibre `fiber(f, domain, y)` of EchoTypes.jl awaits -first-class functions in the VM; the witness is the faithful runtime compromise.) +A runtime echo value is a *single fibre witness* +`+VEcho{input, output}+`: one `+x+` that reached `+y+`. (The whole-fibre +`+fiber(f, domain, y)+` of EchoTypes.jl awaits first-class functions in +the VM; the witness is the faithful runtime compromise.) -### 7.2 Residue and erasure +==== 7.2 Residue and erasure -`echo_to_residue` weakens an echo to its **residue** `EchoR`: the input -witness is **erased** (non-recoverable); only reachability of the output `y : B` -is retained. This is the operational meaning of *structured loss* — the output -constraint survives, the witness does not. +`+echo_to_residue+` weakens an echo to its *residue* `+EchoR+`: +the input witness is *erased* (non-recoverable); only reachability of +the output `+y : B+` is retained. This is the operational meaning of +_structured loss_ — the output constraint survives, the witness does +not. -``` +.... Γ ⊢ e : Echo ────────────────────────────────── [T-Erase] Γ ⊢ echo_to_residue(e) : EchoR (+ [Stab-Erase], §5) -``` +.... -### 7.3 Unification +==== 7.3 Unification -`Echo` and `EchoR` unify structurally with their own kind, component-wise, and -**never with each other** — encoding the irreversibility of erasure in the type -system itself: +`+Echo+` and `+EchoR+` unify structurally with their own kind, +component-wise, and *never with each other* — encoding the +irreversibility of erasure in the type system itself: -``` +.... unify(Echo, Echo) = unify(A₁,A₂) ∧ unify(B₁,B₂) unify(EchoR, EchoR) = unify(A₁,A₂) ∧ unify(B₁,B₂) unify(Echo<…>, EchoR<…>) = ✗ (residue is not a recoverable echo) -``` +.... + +==== 7.4 Builtins + +Named to mirror EchoTypes.jl, so concepts map 1:1 across the three +codebases: + +[width="100%",cols="34%,33%,33%",options="header",] +|=== +|Builtin |Type |Meaning +|`+echo(x, y)+` |`+(A, B) → Echo+` |construct a fibre witness: +`+x+` reached `+y+` + +|`+echo_to_residue(e)+` |`+Echo → EchoR+` |erase the witness +(incurs `+[Stab-Erase]+`) -### 7.4 Builtins +|`+residue_strictly_loses(r)+` |`+EchoR → Bool+` |witness +non-recoverability -Named to mirror EchoTypes.jl, so concepts map 1:1 across the three codebases: +|`+echo_input(e)+` |`+Echo → A+` |recover the witness — *illegal +on a residue* -| Builtin | Type | Meaning | -|---|---|---| -| `echo(x, y)` | `(A, B) → Echo` | construct a fibre witness: `x` reached `y` | -| `echo_to_residue(e)` | `Echo → EchoR` | erase the witness (incurs `[Stab-Erase]`) | -| `residue_strictly_loses(r)` | `EchoR → Bool` | witness non-recoverability | -| `echo_input(e)` | `Echo → A` | recover the witness — **illegal on a residue** | -| `echo_output(e)` | `Echo \| EchoR → B` | the retained output (survives erasure) | +|`+echo_output(e)+` |`+Echo \| EchoR → B+` |the retained +output (survives erasure) +|=== -`echo_input` on an `EchoR` is a **type error** (and a runtime error): the witness -is gone. This is the type system enforcing that loss, once structured, is real. +`+echo_input+` on an `+EchoR+` is a *type error* (and a runtime error): +the witness is gone. This is the type system enforcing that loss, once +structured, is real. -### 7.5 Decomposition obligations (decomposition must be visible) +==== 7.5 Decomposition obligations (decomposition must be visible) -Error-Lang is a *decompositional* language: Echo's correctness is not "Echo -typechecks" but "the code's decomposition behaviour is represented syntactically, -semantically, and in type checking." The governing invariant is: +Error-Lang is a _decompositional_ language: Echo’s correctness is not +"`Echo typechecks`" but "`the code’s decomposition behaviour is +represented syntactically, semantically, and in type checking.`" The +governing invariant is: -> **Decomposition must be visible.** `echo_to_residue` is never a silent cast; -> `EchoR` never behaves as an `Echo` with a missing field; the stability debit is -> never hidden in incidental runtime behaviour. +____ +*Decomposition must be visible.* `+echo_to_residue+` is never a silent +cast; `+EchoR+` never behaves as an `+Echo+` with a missing field; the +stability debit is never hidden in incidental runtime behaviour. +____ Echo is therefore specified and tested across three planes: -1. **Syntactic** — parse/pretty-print round-trip for `Echo`/`EchoR`; malformed - Echo fails clearly; sugar lowers predictably (§7.1); nested forms - (`Echo>`) survive the greedy `>>` lexing. -2. **Semantic / runtime** — `echo` builds `VEcho{input,output}`; `echo_input` - works on `VEcho` and fails on `VResidue`; `echo_output` works on both; - `echo_to_residue` yields `VResidue` and the witness becomes genuinely - unavailable; `residue_strictly_loses` reports non-recoverability; stability is - debited **exactly once** by `echo_to_residue` and **never** by projection. -3. **Type-checking** — the unification and builtin rules of §7.3–§7.4, including - `EchoR` not unifying back into `Echo` and no implicit `Echo → EchoR` or - `Echo → B` coercion. - -See `docs/Echo-Decomposition.adoc` for the narrative form of these obligations. - -### 7.6 Fidelity note - -Error-Lang is a runnable scripting language, not a proof assistant: the equality -proof `f x ≡ y` is carried as a runtime-checkable pairing, not a HoTT path. The -`echo-types` Agda library remains the source of mechanized truth; `EchoTypes.jl` -is the executable finite-domain model; Error-Lang's `Echo`/`EchoR` are the -operational, stability-aware embedding of the same lineage. +[arabic] +. *Syntactic* — parse/pretty-print round-trip for `+Echo+`/`+EchoR+`; +malformed Echo fails clearly; sugar lowers predictably (§7.1); nested +forms (`+Echo>+`) survive the greedy `+>>+` lexing. +. *Semantic / runtime* — `+echo+` builds `+VEcho{input,output}+`; +`+echo_input+` works on `+VEcho+` and fails on `+VResidue+`; +`+echo_output+` works on both; `+echo_to_residue+` yields `+VResidue+` +and the witness becomes genuinely unavailable; +`+residue_strictly_loses+` reports non-recoverability; stability is +debited *exactly once* by `+echo_to_residue+` and *never* by projection. +. *Type-checking* — the unification and builtin rules of §7.3–§7.4, +including `+EchoR+` not unifying back into `+Echo+` and no implicit +`+Echo → EchoR+` or `+Echo → B+` coercion. + +See `+docs/Echo-Decomposition.adoc+` for the narrative form of these +obligations. + +==== 7.6 Fidelity note + +Error-Lang is a runnable scripting language, not a proof assistant: the +equality proof `+f x ≡ y+` is carried as a runtime-checkable pairing, +not a HoTT path. The `+echo-types+` Agda library remains the source of +mechanized truth; `+EchoTypes.jl+` is the executable finite-domain +model; Error-Lang’s `+Echo+`/`+EchoR+` are the operational, +stability-aware embedding of the same lineage.