ANGL
- This is still a work in progress. It may be changed in the future.
| Paradigm(s) | Imperative, Turing Tarpit |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Aries Powvalla (AriesNinja) |
| Appeared in | 2022 |
| Memory system | Cell-based |
| Dimensions | Two Dimensional |
| Computational class | Turing complete |
| Reference implementation | Unimplemented |
| File extension(s) | .angl, .a |
- Information on this page has been verified to be accurate.
ANGL (or Abrupt Numerical Graph Language) is a semi-esoteric programming language created by Aries Powvalla. It has the capability to iterate through mathematical operations faster than most typical languages, making it somewhat practical in certain situations.
History
ANGL is a work in progress but still shows dominance over various mainstream languages for various purposes. Version 0.1 was published on October 17th, 2022.
Usage
This 2D programming language allows variables to be stored in an array, and then be indexed, modified, and compared at a multitude, making it exponentially faster than a typical language. It's speed advantage can be calculated with
operations/sec = C!*(sqrt(V)*V)-255 (+-20)
and this is shown to be consistent in languages such as Python[1], MATLAB, R, Fortran, and SAS.
ANGL Laws
1. Every ANGL program operates on a 16x16 grid from (1,1) at top left to (16,16) at bottom right.
2. Space values can span -2^32-1 to 2^32-1.
3. At the beginning of the program, the (1,1) tile is selected.
4. Commands can be used to manipulate the grid.
Practicality, Pros/Cons
Pros:
Extremely low file size
Somewhat minimal compiler
Extremely fast even at industry standard
Cons:
Very complex syntax
Not expandable
Few use cases
Best Usages:
Mathematical Computation/Evaluation
Physics Computation
Fluid Dynamics
Ok Usages:
Non-classical Mathematics (Sub-Euclidian, Relativity Plot)
Root programming
ASCII Construction
Bad Usages:
Games
Simulations
Graphics Host
Impossible Usages:
Large-Scale implementation
Threaded Applications (Unless using Py or JS as mediator)
GPU Utilization
Program Init
Fully initializing your program is not required. Not initializing your program will simply set the following values:
projectname: AngledScript
projectauthor: Unknown
projectversion: v0.1
process_clock: 20
error_skipping: 0
builtin_visualizer: 0
alternate_complier: 0
max_cache: 6
In order to modify these options in your project, add the line as shown above to the beginning of the .angl file.
NOTE: ONLY LETTERS, NUMBERS, _, AND - CAN BE USED
After modifying settings if desired, a line should be left empty. The line following should contain a single start character, "!" (More below), and then the code can begin.
Init Functions
PROCESS CLOCK -- Milliseconds per tick. ANGL attempts to run at 10^6 operations per tick, but upon failing will fallback to the next multiple of ticks (which ends up happening in most cases). Setting to 0 is not recommended as it disables the purpose of the halt operation.
ERROR SKIPPING -- Whether errors stop the program and raise a callback or ignore the operation. 1 = SKIP, 0 = FLAG
PARSE TIMEOUT -- Milliseconds an operation is allowed to take to execute fully. Values above 120 are not recommended because if a function takes this long, something is probably broken.
BUILT-IN VISUALIZER -- Versions 1.3 and onward of ANGL will include a togglable visualizer of the 16x16 grid. Not yet implemented (CURRENTLY USEABLE THROUGH "~")
ALTERNATE COMPILER -- Whether an alternate compiler is used. Can be useful on unstable platforms, or if main compiler is broken for some reason. 0 = MAIN COMPILER, 1 = ALTERNATE COMPILER, -1 = ATTEMPT BOTH AND OUTPUT LEAST ERRORED BLOCK
MAX CACHE -- Maximum amount of operations allowed to be cached at a certain point in time. Decrease to free up resources but slow down large programs. 6 is sufficient for most devices (4GB RAM) and programs (<2k OPERATIONS).
Operations
Important notes: Some operations can handle multiple inputs/outputs, and some have a separate function for such cases. When the guide refers to a "selected" space, that is where the selector is currently placed. When the guide refers to a "saved" space, that is the position(s) previously saved using the (@) operation.
File Operations
! : Script start/end (Comments can be added only after the final "!" character.)
Movers
- : Move selector to (1,1).
v : Move selector down one space.
^ : Move selector up one space.
> : Move selector right one space.
< : Move selector left one space.
Selection
@ : Save to selector (STM).
_ : Deselect/Unsave (STM).
Selector Modifiers
Q : Expand selector by one space both down and right.
o : Shrink selector by one space both up and left.
q : Reset selector to 1x1.
Incrementors
+ : Adds one to the space(s) selected.
- : Subtracts one from the space(s) selected.
x : Resets space(s) selected to 0.
" : Doubles space(s) selected.
' : Halves space(s) selected.
a : Adds the saved spaces' value to the space(s) selected.
> If saved and selected space amount match, they add correspondingly. > If amount of saved spaces are more than or less than amount of selected spaces, saved spaces are added together and the resulting value is added to each selected space.
s : Subtracts the saved spaces' value from the space(s) selected.
> If saved and selected space amount match, they subtract correspondingly. > If amount of saved spaces are more than or less than amount of selected spaces, saved spaces are added together and the resulting value is subtracted from each selected space.
m : Multiplies the saved spaces' value and the spaces' value(s). Same rules apply.
d : Divides the saved spaces' value from the spaces' value(s). Same rules apply.
% : Performs the modulo of the selected space over the saved space. Same rules apply.
Self Incrementors
{ : Saves the value of all selected spaces' values added together.
} : Saves the value of all selected spaces' values subtracted, in order.
- : Saves the value of all selected spaces' values multiplied together.
Standard Outputters
p : Output raw data of spaces selected (Number/Array).
P : Output ASCII table conversion of SPACE (1) selected (ABSOLUTE VALUE).
Other Ouputters/Savers
r : Output selected row.
c : Output selected column.
R : Save selected row.
C : Save selected column.
Functions
[_CODE_]# : Loop _CODE_ for # times.
d : Get numerical user input and insert as selected space(s) value.
D : Get 1 character user input, convert via ASCII, and insert as selected space(s) value.
u : Get numerical user input and save it.
U : Get 1 character user input, convert via ASCII, and save.
( : Move selector to the first instance of the saved number (Left-Right, Top-Bottom).
) : Move selector to the last instance of the saved number (Bottom-Top, Right-Left).
\ : Sets selected space to 1 if value of selected space is greater than value of saved space.
= : Sets current space to 1 if current space(s) matches saved value(s), otherwise set to 0. Same amount of tiles must be selected.
Miscellaneous
[space] : Halt for 10 ticks (200 ms by default).
[newline] : Deselect, Move to (1,1).
[double_newline] : Deselect, Move to (1,1), Reset all tiles to 0.
. : Lock space (Cannot be modified).
, : Unlock space (Can be modified).
`#` : Filler character
? : Move cursor in a random direction[2]
Computational Class
ANGL is considered Turing Complete in any state due to the board and value restrictions set in place. It is also considered a Turing Tarpit.