From 1f97c80745f34244ee25ab0c4902f7800dbf5616 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Claude Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2025 17:14:24 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] docs: Add comprehensive book documentation structure - Complete table of contents (SUMMARY.md) with organized sections - Introduction with motivation, key features, and comparison table - Getting Started guide with installation, first macro tutorial, and quick reference - Core Concepts: Streams, Variables, Expressions, Control Flow, and Parsing - Expression Values overview with detailed type system explanation - Guides section with error handling documentation - Stub pages for remaining values, guides, and reference sections The documentation provides a solid foundation covering: - Stream literals (%[...]) and raw streams (%raw[...]) - Expression blocks (#{...}) and inline expressions (#(...)) - Control flow (if/for/while/loop) with break/continue - Parsing with @ patterns - Error handling with attempt blocks - Variable destructuring and scoping - 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+[Introduction](./introduction.md) + +# Getting Started + +- [Installation](./getting-started/installation.md) +- [Your First Macro](./getting-started/first-macro.md) +- [Quick Reference](./getting-started/quick-reference.md) + +# Core Concepts + +- [Streams](./concepts/streams.md) +- [Variables](./concepts/variables.md) +- [Expressions](./concepts/expressions.md) +- [Control Flow](./concepts/control-flow.md) +- [Parsing](./concepts/parsing.md) + +# Expression Values + +- [Overview](./values/overview.md) +- [Stream](./values/stream.md) +- [Integers](./values/integers.md) +- [Floats](./values/floats.md) +- [Char](./values/char.md) +- [Boolean](./values/boolean.md) +- [String](./values/string.md) +- [Array](./values/array.md) +- [Object](./values/object.md) +- [Range](./values/range.md) +- [Iterator](./values/iterator.md) +- [None](./values/none.md) + +# Guides + +- [Error Handling](./guides/errors.md) +- [Working with Spans](./guides/spans.md) +- [Advanced Parsing](./guides/parsing.md) +- [Debugging](./guides/debugging.md) + +# Reference + +- [Methods Reference](./reference/methods.md) +- [Operators](./reference/operators.md) +- [Comparison with Other Tools](./reference/comparison.md) diff --git a/book/src/concepts/control-flow.md b/book/src/concepts/control-flow.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..31e8824c --- /dev/null +++ b/book/src/concepts/control-flow.md @@ -0,0 +1,411 @@ +# Control Flow + +Preinterpret provides Rust-like control flow for building code dynamically. + +## `if` Expressions + +### Basic if/else + +```rust +#{ + if x > 10 { + "large" + } else { + "small" + } +} +``` + +### if/else if/else + +```rust +#{ + if x < 0 { + "negative" + } else if x == 0 { + "zero" + } else { + "positive" + } +} +``` + +### if as Expression + +```rust +#{ + let category = if age >= 18 { "adult" } else { "minor" }; +} +``` + +### if in Output + +```rust +preinterpret::stream! { + struct MyStruct { + #(if with_id { %[id: u32,] }) + name: String, + } +} +``` + +## `for` Loops + +### Iterate Over Ranges + +```rust +#{ + for i in 0..5 { + // i is 0, then 1, then 2, then 3, then 4 + } + + for i in 0..=5 { + // i is 0, then 1, then 2, then 3, then 4, then 5 + } +} +``` + +### Iterate Over Arrays + +```rust +#{ + let fields = ["name", "age", "email"]; + + for field in fields { + emit %[ + pub #(%[get_ #field].to_ident())(&self) -> &str { + &self.#field + } + ]; + } +} +``` + +### Iterate Over Streams + +Streams iterate token-by-token: + +```rust +#{ + for token in %[a b c] { + // token is %[a], then %[b], then %[c] + } +} +``` + +### Destructuring in for Loops + +```rust +#{ + let pairs = [ + %{ name: "Alice", age: 30 }, + %{ name: "Bob", age: 25 }, + ]; + + for %{ name, age } in pairs { + emit %[ + const #(%[NAME_].to_ident_upper_snake()): &str = #name; + ]; + } +} +``` + +### for Returns an Array + +Loops return arrays of their values: + +```rust +#{ + let squares = for i in 0..5 { + i * i + }; + // squares = [0, 1, 4, 9, 16] +} +``` + +Use with `emit` to output without collecting: + +```rust +#{ + for i in 0..5 { + emit %[ const V: u32 = #i; ]; + } + // Doesn't create an array, just outputs +} +``` + +## `while` Loops + +```rust +#{ + let mut i = 0; + while i < 10 { + i += 1; + } + // i = 10 +} +``` + +`while` loops don't return values (they return `None`). + +## `loop` + +Infinite loops with `loop`: + +```rust +#{ + let mut count = 0; + loop { + count += 1; + if count >= 10 { + break; + } + } +} +``` + +## `break` and `continue` + +### `break` + +Exit a loop early: + +```rust +#{ + for i in 0..100 { + if i == 10 { + break; + } + } +} +``` + +### `break` with Value + +Return a value from a loop: + +```rust +#{ + let result = loop { + if found { + break value; + } + }; +} +``` + +```rust +#{ + let first_even = for i in 0..100 { + if i % 2 == 0 { + break i; + } + }; +} +``` + +### `continue` + +Skip to next iteration: + +```rust +#{ + for i in 0..10 { + if i % 2 == 0 { + continue; // Skip even numbers + } + // Process odd numbers + } +} +``` + +## Labeled Loops + +Label loops for nested break/continue: + +```rust +#{ + 'outer: for i in 0..10 { + for j in 0..10 { + if i * j > 50 { + break 'outer; // Break outer loop + } + } + } +} +``` + +```rust +#{ + 'outer: loop { + loop { + break 'outer; // Exit outer loop + } + } +} +``` + +### Labeled Blocks + +You can also label blocks: + +```rust +#{ + let result = 'block: { + if condition { + break 'block early_value; + } + normal_value + }; +} +``` + +## Pattern Matching with `attempt` + +The `attempt` expression tries multiple alternatives: + +```rust +#{ + let input = %raw[impl Clone for User]; + + attempt { + // Try parsing as trait impl + { + let %[@(impl) @trait_name=IDENT @(for) @type_name=IDENT] = input; + } => { + %{ trait: #trait_name, type: #type_name } + }, + + // Fallback + {} => { + %{ trait: None, type: None } + } + } +} +``` + +`attempt` blocks: +- Try each arm in order +- On success, execute the `=>` branch +- On failure, try next arm +- Return the result of successful arm + +## emit for Output + +Use `emit` inside expression blocks to output tokens: + +```rust +preinterpret::stream! { + #{ + for i in 0..3 { + emit %[ + const #(%[VALUE_ #i].to_ident()): u32 = #i; + ]; + } + } +} +``` + +Outputs: +```rust +const VALUE_0: u32 = 0; +const VALUE_1: u32 = 1; +const VALUE_2: u32 = 2; +``` + +Without `emit`, the loop would just return an array. + +## Common Patterns + +### Generate Multiple Items + +```rust +#{ + let types = ["String", "u32", "bool"]; + + for ty in types { + emit %[ + fn #(%[process_ #ty].to_ident_snake())(x: #ty) { + // ... + } + ]; + } +} +``` + +### Conditional Generation + +```rust +#{ + if cfg_feature_enabled { + emit %[ + #[cfg(feature = "extra")] + fn extra_method() {} + ]; + } +} +``` + +### Accumulate with Loops + +```rust +#{ + let mut field_list = %[]; + + for (name, ty) in fields { + field_list += %[#name: #ty,]; + } + + emit %[ + struct MyStruct { + #field_list + } + ]; +} +``` + +### Build Arrays from Ranges + +```rust +#{ + let indices = for i in 0..10 { i }; + // indices = [0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] + + let const_names = for i in 0..5 { + %[CONST_ #i].to_ident() + }; + // const_names = [CONST_0, CONST_1, CONST_2, CONST_3, CONST_4] +} +``` + +### Find First Match + +```rust +#{ + let first_match = for item in items { + if item.matches(condition) { + break item; + } + }; +} +``` + +Or with `attempt`: + +```rust +#{ + let result = attempt { + { + // Try something + } => { success_value }, + + {} => { default_value } + }; +} +``` + +## Next Steps + +- Learn about [Expressions](./expressions.md) for the full expression syntax +- Understand [Variables](./variables.md) in control flow +- Explore [Parsing](./parsing.md) with `attempt` blocks diff --git a/book/src/concepts/expressions.md b/book/src/concepts/expressions.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..01fd5adb --- /dev/null +++ b/book/src/concepts/expressions.md @@ -0,0 +1,317 @@ +# Expressions + +Preinterpret is an **expression-based language** - almost everything evaluates to a value. This is similar to Rust, where blocks, if-statements, and loops can all produce values. + +## Expression Blocks: `#{...}` + +Use `#{...}` to create an expression block: + +```rust +preinterpret::stream! { + const VALUE: u32 = #{ + let x = 10; + let y = 20; + x + y // Final expression is the result + }; // VALUE = 30 +} +``` + +Inside `#{...}`, you can: +- Declare variables with `let` +- Use control flow (`if`, `for`, `while`, `loop`) +- Perform calculations +- Call methods +- Return a value (the last expression without `;`) + +## Inline Expressions: `#(...)` + +For simple expressions, use `#(...)`: + +```rust +#(1 + 1) // 2 +#("hello".to_uppercase()) // "HELLO" +#(%[get_ field].to_ident()) // get_field +``` + +This is shorthand for a single-expression block. + +## Literals + +### Numeric Literals + +```rust +42 // Untyped integer +42u32 // Typed integer +42_000 // With underscores +3.14 // Untyped float +3.14f64 // Typed float +``` + +### String and Char Literals + +```rust +"hello world" // String +'a' // Char +r"raw string" // Raw string +``` + +### Boolean Literals + +```rust +true +false +``` + +### None + +```rust +None // Represents absence of value +``` + +## Collections + +### Arrays + +```rust +let arr = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]; +let mixed = [%[x], %[y], %[z]]; // Array of streams +``` + +### Objects + +Objects are like JavaScript objects - flexible key-value stores: + +```rust +let user = %{ + name: "Alice", + age: 30, + ["computed_key"]: "value", +}; + +user.name // "Alice" +user["age"] // 30 +``` + +### Ranges + +```rust +0..10 // Exclusive end: 0, 1, 2, ..., 9 +0..=10 // Inclusive end: 0, 1, 2, ..., 10 +1.. // Open-ended: 1, 2, 3, ... +``` + +## Operators + +### Arithmetic + +```rust +1 + 2 // Addition +5 - 3 // Subtraction +4 * 3 // Multiplication +10 / 3 // Division +10 % 3 // Modulo +``` + +Works on integers and floats. + +### Comparison + +```rust +1 == 1 // Equal +1 != 2 // Not equal +1 < 2 // Less than +2 > 1 // Greater than +1 <= 1 // Less than or equal +2 >= 2 // Greater than or equal +``` + +Returns a boolean. + +### Logical + +```rust +true && false // AND (short-circuits) +true || false // OR (short-circuits) +!true // NOT +``` + +### Bitwise + +```rust +5 & 3 // AND: 1 +5 | 3 // OR: 7 +5 ^ 3 // XOR: 6 +5 << 1 // Left shift: 10 +5 >> 1 // Right shift: 2 +``` + +### String Concatenation + +```rust +"hello" + " " + "world" // "hello world" +``` + +### Stream Concatenation + +```rust +%[hello] + %[ world] // %[hello world] +``` + +## Type Casting + +Use `as` to convert between types: + +```rust +// To specific integer types +42 as u32 +42 as i64 + +// To generic int/float +42u32 as int +3.14f64 as float + +// Stream to stream (flattening) +%[(x) [y] {z}] as stream // %[x y z] +``` + +## Method Calls + +Methods can be chained: + +```rust +%[hello world] + .to_ident() + .to_debug_string() +``` + +Common methods on all values: + +```rust +x.clone() // Create a copy +x.as_mut() // Get mutable reference +x.take() // Take value, leaving None +x.debug() // Debug print (causes compile error) +x.to_debug_string() // Get debug representation +``` + +## Field Access + +### Object Fields + +```rust +let obj = %{ name: "Alice", age: 30 }; + +obj.name // "Alice" +obj["name"] // "Alice" (dynamic access) +``` + +### Array Indexing + +```rust +let arr = [10, 20, 30]; + +arr[0] // 10 +arr[1] // 20 +``` + +## Blocks as Expressions + +Blocks can produce values: + +```rust +let result = { + let x = 10; + let y = 20; + x + y // Returns 30 +}; +``` + +Blocks with semicolon return `None`: + +```rust +let nothing = { + let x = 10; + x + 20; // Semicolon! Returns None +}; +``` + +## Common Expression Patterns + +### Conditional Values + +```rust +let max = if a > b { a } else { b }; +``` + +### Computed Names + +```rust +let method = #(%[get_ #field_name].to_ident()); +``` + +### Transform and Accumulate + +```rust +let result = { + let mut sum = 0; + for i in 0..10 { + sum += i; + } + sum +}; +``` + +### Build Streams Procedurally + +```rust +let code = { + let mut s = %[]; + + for i in 0..5 { + s += %[ + const #(%[VALUE_ #i].to_ident()): u32 = #i; + ]; + } + + s +}; +``` + +## Expression vs Statement Context + +Understanding context is important: + +```rust +preinterpret::stream! { + // This is STATEMENT context - tokens output directly + struct MyStruct; + + #{ + // This is EXPRESSION context - compute values + let x = 1 + 1; + } + + // Back to statement context + impl MyStruct { + // ... + } +} +``` + +Use `emit` to output from expression context: + +```rust +#{ + for i in 0..3 { + emit %[ + const VALUE: u32 = #i; + ]; + } +} +``` + +## Next Steps + +- Learn about [Control Flow](./control-flow.md) for if/for/while/loop +- Understand [Variables](./variables.md) in expressions +- Explore [Expression Values](../values/overview.md) for all value types diff --git a/book/src/concepts/parsing.md b/book/src/concepts/parsing.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..c0535314 --- /dev/null +++ b/book/src/concepts/parsing.md @@ -0,0 +1,258 @@ +# Parsing + +Preinterpret provides powerful parsing capabilities for working with Rust token streams. You can parse streams using `@` patterns in destructuring contexts. + +## Basic Parsing + +### Parse in let Bindings + +Use `%[@... ]` pattern to parse a stream: + +```rust +#{ + let input = %raw[impl Clone for User]; + + let %[@(impl) @trait_name=IDENT @(for) @type_name=IDENT] = input; + + // trait_name = %[Clone] + // type_name = %[User] +} +``` + +## Parsing Patterns + +### Exact Tokens: `@(...)` + +Match exact tokens: + +```rust +let %[@(impl) @(Clone) @(for) @(User)] = input; +``` + +### Named Parsers + +#### `@IDENT` - Parse Identifier + +```rust +let %[@type_name=IDENT] = %raw[User]; +// type_name = %[User] +``` + +#### `@LITERAL` - Parse Literal + +```rust +let %[@value=LITERAL] = %raw[42]; +// value = %[42] +``` + +#### `@PUNCT` - Parse Punctuation + +```rust +let %[@op=PUNCT] = %raw[+]; +// op = %[+] +``` + +#### `@REST` - Parse Remaining + +```rust +let %[@(struct) @name=IDENT @rest=REST] = %raw[struct User { x: u32 }]; +// name = %[User] +// rest = %[{ x: u32 }] +``` + +### Group Parsing + +#### `@[GROUP ...]` - Parse Group Content + +```rust +let %[@[GROUP @content=REST]] = %raw[(hello world)]; +// content = %[hello world] (without parentheses) +``` + +#### Match Any Group + +```rust +let %[@body=GROUP] = %raw[{ x: u32 }]; +// body = %[{ x: u32 }] +``` + +## Advanced Patterns + +### `@[UNTIL separator]` - Parse Until Token + +```rust +let %[@prefix=UNTIL(::) @(::) @suffix=REST] = %raw[std::vec::Vec]; +// prefix = %[std] +// suffix = %[vec::Vec] +``` + +### `@[EXACT(...)]` - Exact Match + +```rust +let %[@[EXACT(%[impl Clone])]] = input; +// Ensures input starts with exactly "impl Clone" +``` + +## Using Parsed Values + +### Build New Code + +```rust +#{ + let input = %raw[impl Display for User]; + let %[@(impl) @trait_name=IDENT @(for) @type_name=IDENT] = input; + + emit %[ + // Generate Debug impl too + impl Debug for #type_name { + // ... + } + ]; +} +``` + +### Transform Patterns + +```rust +#{ + let %[@(fn) @name=IDENT @args=GROUP @body=GROUP] = method_def; + + // Create wrapper + emit %[ + fn #name #args { + log_call(stringify!(#name)); + #body + } + ]; +} +``` + +## Error Handling with `attempt` + +Use `attempt` to try different parse patterns: + +```rust +#{ + let result = attempt { + // Try as trait impl + { + let %[@(impl) @trait_name=IDENT @(for) @type_name=IDENT] = input; + } => { + %{ kind: "trait_impl", trait: #trait_name, type: #type_name } + }, + + // Try as struct + { + let %[@(struct) @name=IDENT @body=REST] = input; + } => { + %{ kind: "struct", name: #name } + }, + + // Fallback + {} => { + %{ kind: "unknown" } + } + }; +} +``` + +## Common Parsing Patterns + +### Parse Function Signature + +```rust +let %[@(fn) @name=IDENT @args=GROUP @ret=REST] = input; +``` + +### Parse Type with Generics + +```rust +let %[@base=IDENT @generics=UNTIL(::)] = %raw[Vec::new]; +``` + +### Parse Field Definition + +```rust +let %[@name=IDENT @(:) @ty=IDENT] = %raw[field: u32]; +``` + +### Split on Separators + +For lists, use `.split()` instead of parsing: + +```rust +let items = %[a, b, c].split(%[,]); +// items = [%[a], %[b], %[c]] +``` + +## Working with Groups + +### Extract Group Contents + +```rust +let %[@[GROUP @inner=REST]] = %raw[(x, y, z)]; +// inner = %[x, y, z] +``` + +### Parse Nested Structures + +```rust +let %[ + @(struct) @name=IDENT + @[GROUP + @(#) @[GROUP @attr=REST] + @rest=REST + ] +] = %raw[struct User { #[derive(Debug)] x: u32 }]; +``` + +## Combining with Control Flow + +### Parse Multiple Items + +```rust +#{ + let items = input.split(%[,]); + + for item in items { + let %[@name=IDENT @(=) @value=IDENT] = item; + + emit %[ + const #name: u32 = #value; + ]; + } +} +``` + +### Conditional Parsing + +```rust +#{ + attempt { + // Check if async + { + let %[@(async) @rest=REST] = input; + emit %[/* async version */]; + }, + + // Normal version + {} => { + emit %[/* sync version */]; + } + } +} +``` + +## Tips + +1. **Use `%raw[...]`** to capture macro variables without interpretation +2. **Name your captures** with `@name=PATTERN` for clarity +3. **Try `attempt` first** for ambiguous syntax +4. **Split before parsing** when dealing with lists +5. **Use `.to_debug_string()`** to inspect parsed values + +## Next Steps + +- Learn about [Error Handling](../guides/errors.md) with parsing +- Explore [Advanced Parsing](../guides/parsing.md) techniques +- Understand [Streams](./streams.md) that you're parsing diff --git a/book/src/concepts/streams.md b/book/src/concepts/streams.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..47414684 --- /dev/null +++ b/book/src/concepts/streams.md @@ -0,0 +1,308 @@ +# Streams + +**Streams** are the foundation of preinterpret. A stream is a sequence of Rust tokens that can be manipulated, transformed, and output as code. + +## What is a Stream? + +In Rust's macro system, everything is made of **tokens**: identifiers (`my_var`), punctuation (`+`, `::`), literals (`42`, `"hello"`), and groups (`(...)`, `[...]`, `{...}`). + +A stream is simply a sequence of these tokens. Preinterpret makes streams a first-class value type that you can: +- Store in variables +- Pass to functions/methods +- Transform with methods +- Combine with other streams + +## Creating Streams + +### Stream Literals: `%[...]` + +The most common way to create a stream is with `%[...]`: + +```rust +preinterpret::stream! { + #{ + let my_stream = %[struct MyStruct { x: u32 }]; + } + + // Output the stream + #my_stream +} +``` + +This outputs: +```rust +struct MyStruct { x: u32 } +``` + +### Interpolation in Streams + +Inside `%[...]`, you can interpolate variables and expressions: + +```rust +#{ + let type_name = %[User]; + let field_count = 3; + + let stream = %[ + struct #type_name { + field0: u32, + field1: u32, + field2: u32, + count: usize = #field_count, + } + ]; +} +``` + +### Raw Streams: `%raw[...]` + +Use `%raw[...]` when you want to capture tokens **exactly as written**, without interpretation: + +```rust +#{ + let x = "not_substituted"; + + // Interpreted stream + let normal = %[hello #x world]; + // Result: hello "not_substituted" world + + // Raw stream + let raw = %raw[hello #x world]; + // Result: hello #x world (literally) +} +``` + +Raw streams are useful when working with macro variables from outer declarative macros: + +```rust +macro_rules! my_macro { + ($dollar_var:ident) => {preinterpret::stream! { + #{ + // Capture the macro variable without preinterpret trying to substitute it + let var = %raw[$dollar_var]; + } + // Now we can use it + let x = #var; + }} +} +``` + +## Manipulating Streams + +### Concatenation with `+` + +Streams can be concatenated with the `+` operator: + +```rust +#{ + let prefix = %[get_]; + let name = %[user]; + let method_name = prefix + name; // %[get_user] +} +``` + +### Concatenation with `+=` + +```rust +#{ + let stream = %[struct X]; + stream += %[ { value: u32 }]; + // stream is now: struct X { value: u32 } +} +``` + +## Converting Streams + +Streams can be converted to other types using methods: + +### To Identifier: `.to_ident()` + +Concatenate stream tokens into a single identifier: + +```rust +%[hello world].to_ident() // hello_world (ident) +%[get_ field_name].to_ident() // get_field_name (ident) +%[My "Struct" Name].to_ident() // MyStructName (ident) +``` + +### To String: `.to_string()` + +Concatenate stream into a string literal: + +```rust +%[hello world].to_string() // "helloworld" +%[Error: #code].to_string() // "Error: 42" (if code = 42) +``` + +### To Literal: `.to_literal()` + +Create any literal from tokens: + +```rust +%[32 u32].to_literal() // 32u32 (literal) +%['"' hello '"'].to_literal() // "hello" (string literal) +``` + +## Stream Methods + +### Length: `.len()` + +Get the number of token trees in a stream: + +```rust +%[a b c].len() // 3 +%[(x) [y] {z}].len() // 3 (groups count as one token) +%[].len() // 0 +``` + +### Check if Empty: `.is_empty()` + +```rust +%[].is_empty() // true +%[x].is_empty() // false +``` + +### Split: `.split(separator)` + +Split a stream by a separator: + +```rust +%[a, b, c].split(%[,]) +// Returns: [%[a], %[b], %[c]] + +%[x + y + z].split(%[+]) +// Returns: [%[x], %[y], %[z]] +``` + +Options: +```rust +%[a, b, c,].split(%[,], %{ allow_trailing: true }) +%[a;; b; c].split(%[;], %{ allow_empty: true }) +``` + +## Streams in Expressions vs Output + +### In Expression Blocks: `#{...}` + +Inside `#{...}`, streams are values you manipulate: + +```rust +#{ + let s = %[hello]; + s += %[ world]; + // s is a value of type stream +} +``` + +### In Output Context + +Outside expression blocks, tokens are output directly: + +```rust +preinterpret::stream! { + struct MyStruct; + impl MyStruct { + fn method() {} + } +} +``` + +### Emitting Streams: `emit` + +Use `emit` inside `#{...}` to output a stream to the result: + +```rust +preinterpret::stream! { + #{ + for i in 0..3 { + let const_name = %[CONST_ #i].to_ident(); + emit %[ + const #const_name: u32 = #i; + ]; + } + } +} +``` + +Outputs: +```rust +const CONST_0: u32 = 0; +const CONST_1: u32 = 1; +const CONST_2: u32 = 2; +``` + +## Transparent Groups: `%group[...]` + +Sometimes you need to wrap tokens in a group: + +```rust +%group[x y z] +``` + +This creates a "transparent" group - a group with no visible delimiters that keeps tokens together. + +Useful when: +- Passing multiple tokens as a single item to iteration +- Preserving token structure + +## Advanced: Stream as Iteration Source + +Streams can be iterated over (each token tree becomes an item): + +```rust +#{ + for token in %[a b c] { + // token is %[a], then %[b], then %[c] + } +} +``` + +## Common Patterns + +### Build Dynamic Method Names + +```rust +#{ + let field = %[username]; + let getter = %[get_ #field].to_ident(); + let setter = %[set_ #field].to_ident(); + + emit %[ + fn #getter(&self) -> &str { &self.#field } + fn #setter(&mut self, val: String) { self.#field = val; } + ]; +} +``` + +### Conditional Stream Building + +```rust +#{ + let mut stream = %[struct X]; + + if with_debug { + stream += %[ #[derive(Debug)] ]; + } + + stream += %[ { value: u32 } ]; + + emit stream; +} +``` + +### Stream Transformation Pipeline + +```rust +#{ + let names = %[hello world foo]; + let constants = for name in names.split(%[ ]) { + %[MY_ #name].to_ident_upper_snake() + }; +} +``` + +## Next Steps + +- Learn about [Variables](./variables.md) to store and reuse streams +- Understand [Expressions](./expressions.md) for manipulating streams +- Explore [Control Flow](./control-flow.md) for building streams dynamically diff --git a/book/src/concepts/variables.md b/book/src/concepts/variables.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..3741a9aa --- /dev/null +++ b/book/src/concepts/variables.md @@ -0,0 +1,346 @@ +# Variables + +Variables in preinterpret work similarly to Rust, with some conveniences for code generation. + +## Declaring Variables + +Use `let` to declare a variable: + +```rust +#{ + let x = 42; + let name = "Alice"; + let tokens = %[struct MyStruct]; +} +``` + +Variables are: +- **Block-scoped** - only visible within their enclosing `{...}` block +- **Immutable by default** - cannot be reassigned unless you use mutation +- **Type-inferred** - the type is determined from the value + +## Variable Substitution + +Use `#variable_name` to substitute a variable's value: + +```rust +#{ + let greeting = "Hello"; + let name = "World"; + + let message = #greeting + ", " + #name + "!"; + // message = "Hello, World!" +} +``` + +In stream literals: + +```rust +#{ + let type_name = %[User]; + + emit %[ + struct #type_name { + id: u32, + } + ]; +} +``` + +## Expression Substitution + +Use `#(...)` to evaluate an expression and substitute the result: + +```rust +preinterpret::stream! { + const VALUE: u32 = #(10 * 5 + 2); // 52 +} +``` + +With methods: + +```rust +preinterpret::stream! { + #{ + let field = "username"; + } + + fn #(%[get_ #field].to_ident())() -> &str { + // fn get_username() -> &str + &self.username + } +} +``` + +## Assignment + +### Simple Assignment + +```rust +#{ + let x = 10; + x = 20; // Reassign +} +``` + +### Compound Assignment + +```rust +#{ + let mut sum = 0; + sum += 10; // sum = 10 + sum += 5; // sum = 15 + + let mut s = %[hello]; + s += %[ world]; // s = %[hello world] +} +``` + +Supported operators: `+=`, `-=`, `*=`, `/=`, `%=`, `&=`, `|=`, `^=`, `<<=`, `>>=` + +## Destructuring + +### Array Destructuring + +```rust +#{ + let [first, second, third] = [1, 2, 3]; + // first = 1, second = 2, third = 3 + + let [head, ..tail] = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]; + // head = 1, tail = [2, 3, 4, 5] + + let [a, b, ..] = [1, 2, 3, 4]; + // a = 1, b = 2, rest ignored +} +``` + +### Object Destructuring + +```rust +#{ + let user = %{ name: "Alice", age: 30 }; + + let %{ name, age } = user; + // name = "Alice", age = 30 + + let %{ name: user_name, age } = user; + // user_name = "Alice", age = 30 + + let %{ name, .. } = user; + // name = "Alice", age ignored +} +``` + +### Stream Destructuring with Parsing + +```rust +#{ + let input = %raw[impl Clone for User]; + + let %[@(impl) @trait_name=IDENT @(for) @type_name=IDENT] = input; + // trait_name = %[Clone], type_name = %[User] +} +``` + +## Ignore Bindings: `_` + +Use `_` to ignore a value: + +```rust +#{ + let _ = expensive_computation(); // Run but ignore result + + let [first, _, third] = [1, 2, 3]; + // first = 1, third = 3, second element ignored +} +``` + +This is useful in declarative macros to iterate without outputting: + +```rust +macro_rules! count { + ($($item:ident),*) => {preinterpret::stream! { + #{ + let count = 0; + $( + let _ = %raw[$item]; // Iterate but don't use + count += 1; + )* + } + #count + }} +} +``` + +## Scoping + +Variables follow block scoping rules: + +```rust +#{ + let x = 10; + + { + let x = 20; // Shadows outer x + // x = 20 here + } + + // x = 10 here + + if condition { + let y = 30; // Only visible in this block + } + // y not visible here +} +``` + +## Variable Lifecycle + +### Ownership and Moving + +By default, using a variable **moves** it (for streams, objects, and arrays): + +```rust +#{ + let s = %[hello]; + let s2 = s; // s is moved + // Can't use s anymore +} +``` + +### Cloning + +Use `.clone()` to create a copy: + +```rust +#{ + let s = %[hello]; + let s2 = s.clone(); // Both s and s2 are usable +} +``` + +### Mutable References + +Sometimes you need `as_mut()`: + +```rust +#{ + let x = [1, 2, 3]; + let y = x; // Move + + let a = [1, 2, 3]; + a.as_mut().push(4); // Explicit mutation +} +``` + +## Working with Declarative Macro Variables + +Variables from declarative macros (`$var`) are used directly in streams: + +```rust +macro_rules! my_macro { + ($ty:ty) => {preinterpret::stream! { + #{ + // Capture the macro variable + let rust_type = %raw[$ty]; + + // Now use it in preinterpret + emit %[ + type MyType = #rust_type; + ]; + } + }} +} +``` + +### Iterating Macro Repetitions + +```rust +macro_rules! gen_fields { + ($($field:ident),*) => {preinterpret::stream! { + #{ + $( + let field_name = %raw[$field]; + emit %[ + pub #field_name: String, + ]; + )* + } + }} +} +``` + +## Common Patterns + +### Building Names Dynamically + +```rust +#{ + let base = "field"; + let index = 0; + + let getter = %[get_ #base _ #index].to_ident(); + // getter = get_field_0 +} +``` + +### Accumulating Results + +```rust +#{ + let mut result = %[]; + + for item in items { + result += %[#item,]; + } + + emit %[ + const ITEMS: &[&str] = &[#result]; + ]; +} +``` + +### Conditional Definitions + +```rust +#{ + let mut attributes = %[]; + + if with_debug { + attributes += %[#[derive(Debug)]]; + } + + if with_clone { + attributes += %[#[derive(Clone)]]; + } + + emit %[ + #attributes + struct MyStruct; + ]; +} +``` + +### Stream Building + +```rust +#{ + let type_name = %[User]; + let fields = [%[name: String], %[age: u32]]; + + let field_list = fields.intersperse(%[,]); + + emit %[ + struct #type_name { + #field_list + } + ]; +} +``` + +## Next Steps + +- Learn about [Expressions](./expressions.md) for computing values +- Understand [Control Flow](./control-flow.md) for dynamic generation +- See how to use [Streams](./streams.md) as variable values diff --git a/book/src/getting-started/first-macro.md b/book/src/getting-started/first-macro.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..651dc61d --- /dev/null +++ b/book/src/getting-started/first-macro.md @@ -0,0 +1,166 @@ +# Your First Macro + +Let's create a simple but useful macro using preinterpret. We'll build a macro that generates getter methods for struct fields. + +## The Goal + +We want to write: + +```rust +create_getters! { + User { name: String, age: u32, email: String } +} +``` + +And have it generate: + +```rust +pub struct User { + name: String, + age: u32, + email: String, +} + +impl User { + pub fn get_name(&self) -> &String { + &self.name + } + + pub fn get_age(&self) -> &u32 { + &self.age + } + + pub fn get_email(&self) -> &String { + &self.email + } +} +``` + +## The Macro + +Here's how we implement it with preinterpret: + +```rust +macro_rules! create_getters { + ( + $name:ident { $($field:ident: $ty:ty),* $(,)? } + ) => {preinterpret::stream! { + // First, define the struct + pub struct $name { + $($field: $ty,)* + } + + // Then, generate getter methods + impl $name { + $( + pub fn #(%[get_ $field].to_ident())(&self) -> &$ty { + &self.$field + } + )* + } + }} +} +``` + +## How It Works + +Let's break down the preinterpret code: + +### 1. The `stream!` Macro + +```rust +preinterpret::stream! { + // ... code generation here +} +``` + +The `stream!` macro processes preinterpret code and outputs a token stream that becomes part of your Rust code. + +### 2. Stream Literals + +```rust +%[get_ $field] +``` + +The `%[...]` syntax creates a **stream literal** - a sequence of tokens. Here, we're concatenating `get_` with the field name. + +### 3. Method Calls + +```rust +.to_ident() +``` + +Methods transform values. `.to_ident()` concatenates the stream into a single identifier. + +So `%[get_ name].to_ident()` becomes the identifier `get_name`. + +### 4. Variable Substitution + +```rust +#(%[get_ $field].to_ident()) +``` + +The `#(...)` syntax evaluates the expression and substitutes its result into the output. + +## Testing It + +Add this to your code: + +```rust +create_getters! { + User { name: String, age: u32 } +} + +fn main() { + let user = User { + name: "Alice".to_string(), + age: 30, + }; + + println!("Name: {}", user.get_name()); + println!("Age: {}", user.get_age()); +} +``` + +## Making It Better + +Let's add some preinterpret logic to make the getters smarter: + +```rust +macro_rules! smart_getters { + ( + $name:ident { $($field:ident: $ty:ty),* $(,)? } + ) => {preinterpret::stream! { + pub struct $name { + $($field: $ty,)* + } + + impl $name { + #{ + // Use preinterpret expressions for more power! + for field in [%[$($field),*]].split(%[,]) { + let getter_name = %[get_ #field].to_ident(); + + emit %[ + pub fn #getter_name(&self) -> &$ty { + &self.#field + } + ]; + } + } + } + }} +} +``` + +Here we use: +- `#{...}` - Expression blocks for procedural logic +- `for` loops - Iterate over fields +- `emit` - Output tokens to the result stream +- Variables - Store and reuse values + +## Next Steps + +- Check out the [Quick Reference](./quick-reference.md) for a syntax cheat sheet +- Learn more about [Streams](../concepts/streams.md) +- Explore [Expression Values](../values/overview.md) diff --git a/book/src/getting-started/installation.md b/book/src/getting-started/installation.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..6b2154f3 --- /dev/null +++ b/book/src/getting-started/installation.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# Installation + +Getting started with Preinterpret is simple. Add it to your project's dependencies: + +## Using cargo add + +```bash +cargo add preinterpret +``` + +## Or manually in Cargo.toml + +```toml +[dependencies] +preinterpret = "1.0" +``` + +## Next Steps + +Now that you have preinterpret installed, let's [create your first macro](./first-macro.md)! diff --git a/book/src/getting-started/quick-reference.md b/book/src/getting-started/quick-reference.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..8780c6ed --- /dev/null +++ b/book/src/getting-started/quick-reference.md @@ -0,0 +1,189 @@ +# Quick Reference + +A quick cheat sheet for preinterpret syntax. + +## Macros + +| Macro | Purpose | Example | +|-------|---------|---------| +| `stream!` | Output token stream | `stream! { struct X; }` | +| `run!` | Evaluate to value | `run! { 1 + 1 }` → `2` | + +## Stream Literals + +| Syntax | Description | Example | +|--------|-------------|---------| +| `%[...]` | Interpreted stream | `%[hello #x]` | +| `%raw[...]` | Raw stream (no interpretation) | `%raw[hello #x]` → `hello #x` | +| `%group[...]` | Wrapped in transparent group | `%group[x y]` | + +## Variables + +| Syntax | Description | Example | +|--------|-------------|---------| +| `#(let x = ...;)` | Define variable | `#(let name = "Alice";)` | +| `#x` | Substitute variable | `#name` → `Alice` | +| `#(...)` | Evaluate expression | `#(1 + 1)` → `2` | +| `#{...}` | Expression block | `#{let x = 1; x + 1}` | + +## Streams → Other Types + +| Method | Output | Example | +|--------|--------|---------| +| `.to_ident()` | Identifier | `%[get_ field].to_ident()` → `get_field` | +| `.to_string()` | String | `%[hello world].to_string()` → `"helloworld"` | +| `.to_literal()` | Literal | `%[32 u32].to_literal()` → `32u32` | + +## Case Conversion + +| Method | Output | Example | +|--------|--------|---------| +| `.to_ident_snake()` | snake_case ident | `HelloWorld` → `hello_world` | +| `.to_ident_camel()` | CamelCase ident | `hello_world` → `HelloWorld` | +| `.to_ident_upper_snake()` | UPPER_SNAKE ident | `hello` → `HELLO` | +| `.to_lower_snake_case()` | "snake_case" | `HelloWorld` → `"hello_world"` | +| `.to_upper_camel_case()` | "CamelCase" | `hello_world` → `"HelloWorld"` | +| `.to_lower_camel_case()` | "camelCase" | `hello_world` → `"helloWorld"` | +| `.to_title_case()` | "Title Case" | `helloWorld` → `"Hello World"` | +| `.to_uppercase()` | "UPPERCASE" | `hello` → `"HELLO"` | +| `.to_lowercase()` | "lowercase" | `HELLO` → `"hello"` | + +## Control Flow + +```rust +// if / else +if condition { + // ... +} else if other { + // ... +} else { + // ... +} + +// for loop +for item in [1, 2, 3] { + // ... +} + +// while loop +while x < 10 { + x += 1; +} + +// loop with break +loop { + if done { break; } +} + +// break with value +let result = loop { + if found { break value; } +}; +``` + +## Data Structures + +```rust +// Arrays +let arr = [1, 2, 3]; +arr.push(4); +arr.len() + +// Objects (like JS) +let obj = %{ name: "Alice", age: 30 }; +obj.name // Access field +obj["age"] // Dynamic access + +// Ranges +0..10 // Exclusive end +0..=10 // Inclusive end +``` + +## Operators + +| Category | Operators | +|----------|-----------| +| Arithmetic | `+ - * / %` | +| Comparison | `== != < > <= >=` | +| Logical | `&& \|\|` | +| Bitwise | `& \| ^ << >>` | +| Assignment | `= += -= *= /= %=` | + +## Common Patterns + +### Concatenate and Create Ident + +```rust +#(%[prefix_ $field suffix].to_ident()) +``` + +### Loop with Emit + +```rust +#{ + for item in items { + emit %[ + // tokens to output + ]; + } +} +``` + +### Destructure Arrays + +```rust +let [first, second, ..rest] = array; +``` + +### Destructure Objects + +```rust +let %{ name, age } = obj; +``` + +## Error Handling + +```rust +// Create compile error +%[].error("Something went wrong") + +// Assert condition +%[].assert(x > 0, "x must be positive") + +// Try alternatives +attempt { + // Try this first + risky_operation() +} => { + // Fallback if it fails + safe_default() +} +``` + +## Debugging + +```rust +// Print value and cause compile error +x.debug() + +// Convert to debug string +x.to_debug_string() +``` + +## Parsing (Advanced) + +```rust +parse %raw[impl Clone for T] { + @(impl) + let trait_name = @IDENT; + @(for) + let type_name = @IDENT; +} +// Result: %{ trait_name: %[Clone], type_name: %[T] } +``` + +## Next Steps + +- Learn about [Streams](../concepts/streams.md) in depth +- Understand [Variables](../concepts/variables.md) +- Explore [Control Flow](../concepts/control-flow.md) diff --git a/book/src/guides/debugging.md b/book/src/guides/debugging.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..7135a4c1 --- /dev/null +++ b/book/src/guides/debugging.md @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ +# Debugging + +Documentation coming soon... + +For now, see: +- [Quick Reference](../getting-started/quick-reference.md) +- [Core Concepts](../concepts/streams.md) diff --git a/book/src/guides/errors.md b/book/src/guides/errors.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..7838db34 --- /dev/null +++ b/book/src/guides/errors.md @@ -0,0 +1,272 @@ +# Error Handling + +Preinterpret provides several mechanisms for handling errors during code generation. + +## Creating Errors + +### Basic Error + +Use `.error()` to create a compile error: + +```rust +#{ + if invalid_condition { + %[].error("Something went wrong!"); + } +} +``` + +This produces a compiler error at the macro call site. + +### Error with Span + +Provide a token stream to error at a specific location: + +```rust +#{ + let token = %raw[$user_input]; + token.error("Invalid token provided"); +} +``` + +The error will point to the span of `$user_input`. + +### Using `%[_]` for Current Location + +```rust +%[_].error("Error at this line"); +``` + +## Assertions + +### Basic Assert + +```rust +#{ + %[].assert(count > 0, "Count must be positive"); +} +``` + +If the condition is false, creates a compile error. + +### Assert with Span + +```rust +#{ + let input = %raw[$token]; + input.assert(input.len() > 0, "Input cannot be empty"); +} +``` + +## The `attempt` Expression + +`attempt` lets you try multiple alternatives gracefully: + +```rust +#{ + let result = attempt { + // Try first option + { + let parsed = risky_parse(input); + parsed // Success! + } => { + processed(parsed) + }, + + // Try second option + { + let alternative = other_parse(input); + alternative + } => { + processed(alternative) + }, + + // Fallback + {} => { + default_value() + } + }; +} +``` + +### How `attempt` Works + +1. Each arm is tried in order +2. If the body before `=>` succeeds, execute the handler after `=>` +3. If it fails (e.g., parse error, assertion), try next arm +4. If no arms succeed, the last error is propagated + +### Pattern Matching with attempt + +```rust +#{ + let info = attempt { + // Try parsing as trait impl + { + let %[@(impl) @trait_name=IDENT @(for) @type_name=IDENT] = input; + } => { + %{ kind: "trait_impl", trait: #trait_name, type: #type_name } + }, + + // Try parsing as struct + { + let %[@(struct) @name=IDENT @rest=REST] = input; + } => { + %{ kind: "struct", name: #name } + }, + + // Couldn't parse + {} => { + %[].error("Unrecognized syntax") + } + }; +} +``` + +### Optional Values with attempt + +```rust +#{ + let maybe_value = attempt { + { + let %[@(value) @(=) @val=IDENT] = input; + } => { val }, + + {} => { None } // Return None if not found + }; +} +``` + +## Error Messages + +### Clear Error Messages + +Write clear, actionable error messages: + +```rust +// Bad +%[].error("Error"); + +// Good +%[].error("Expected field name to be an identifier, found number"); + +// Better +field_token.error( + "Expected field name to be an identifier, found number. \ + Field names must be valid Rust identifiers." +); +``` + +### Include Context + +```rust +#{ + for field in fields { + field.assert( + field.len() > 0, + format!("Field '{}' cannot be empty", field.to_debug_string()) + ); + } +} +``` + +## Debugging Errors + +### `.debug()` Method + +Use `.debug()` to inspect values: + +```rust +#{ + let x = complex_computation(); + x.debug(); // Causes compile error showing x's value +} +``` + +### `.to_debug_string()` + +Get debug representation as a string: + +```rust +#{ + let repr = value.to_debug_string(); + %[].error("Unexpected value: " + repr); +} +``` + +## Common Error Patterns + +### Validate Input + +```rust +macro_rules! my_macro { + ($($field:ident),*) => {preinterpret::stream! { + #{ + let fields = [%raw[$($field),*]]; + %[].assert(fields.len() > 0, "At least one field is required"); + + for field in fields { + field.assert( + field.len() == 1, + "Each field must be a single identifier" + ); + } + } + // ... generate code + }} +} +``` + +### Provide Helpful Fallbacks + +```rust +#{ + let config = attempt { + { parse_config(input) } => { config }, + {} => { + %[_].error( + "Failed to parse configuration. \ + Expected format: key = value, key = value" + ) + } + }; +} +``` + +### Guard Against Edge Cases + +```rust +#{ + if items.is_empty() { + %[].error("Cannot generate code for empty list"); + } + + if items.len() > 100 { + %[].error("Too many items (limit: 100)"); + } +} +``` + +## Error Recovery + +Use `attempt` for graceful degradation: + +```rust +#{ + let features = for item in items { + attempt { + { parse_feature(item) } => { feature }, + {} => { None } // Skip invalid items + } + }; + + // Filter out None values + let valid_features = features.filter(|f| f != None); +} +``` + +## Next Steps + +- Learn about [Spans](./spans.md) for better error locations +- Explore [Debugging](./debugging.md) techniques +- See [Parsing](../concepts/parsing.md) with error handling diff --git a/book/src/guides/parsing.md b/book/src/guides/parsing.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..dde893bf --- /dev/null +++ b/book/src/guides/parsing.md @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ +# Parsing + +Documentation coming soon... + +For now, see: +- [Quick Reference](../getting-started/quick-reference.md) +- [Core Concepts](../concepts/streams.md) diff --git a/book/src/guides/spans.md b/book/src/guides/spans.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..ddeccef0 --- /dev/null +++ b/book/src/guides/spans.md @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ +# Spans + +Documentation coming soon... + +For now, see: +- [Quick Reference](../getting-started/quick-reference.md) +- [Core Concepts](../concepts/streams.md) diff --git a/book/src/introduction.md b/book/src/introduction.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..8a6009a3 --- /dev/null +++ b/book/src/introduction.md @@ -0,0 +1,151 @@ +# Introduction + +**Preinterpret** takes the pain out of Rust code generation. + +The [preinterpret](https://crates.io/crates/preinterpret) crate provides the `stream!` and `run!` macros which execute a simple but powerful **Rust-inspired interpreted language** designed specifically for code generation. + +## What is Preinterpret? + +Preinterpret is a compile-time code generation toolkit that combines the best features of existing Rust macro tools: + +- **Stream-first design** like [quote](https://crates.io/crates/quote) - work naturally with token streams +- **Powerful concatenation** like [paste](https://crates.io/crates/paste) - but more explicit and predictable +- **Parsing capabilities** like [syn](https://crates.io/crates/syn) - parse and transform Rust syntax + +But unlike these tools, Preinterpret provides a **unified programming model**: a Rust-like expression-based language with JavaScript-style flexibility for objects and arrays. + +## Why Preinterpret? + +Writing Rust macros is hard. Declarative macros have confusing corners, procedural macros require heavy dependencies, and both make debugging difficult. + +Preinterpret brings three key improvements: + +### 🎯 **Expressivity** + +Write clear, procedural code with variables, control flow, and expressions: + +```rust +preinterpret::stream! { + #{ + let fields = ["name", "age", "email"]; + for field in fields { + let getter = %[get_ #field].to_ident(); + emit %[ + pub fn #getter(&self) -> &str { + &self.#field + } + ]; + } + } +} +``` + +### 📖 **Readability** + +Name concepts clearly and reuse them: + +```rust +#{ + let impl_generics = %[]; + let type_generics = %[]; + let my_type = %[MyStruct #type_generics]; + + impl #impl_generics MyTrait for #my_type { + // ... + } +} +``` + +### ✨ **Simplicity** + +Avoid the confusing corners of declarative macros: +- No [cartesian product errors](https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/issues/96184#issue-1207293401) +- No [callback patterns](https://veykril.github.io/tlborm/decl-macros/patterns/callbacks.html) +- No [push-down accumulation](https://veykril.github.io/tlborm/decl-macros/patterns/push-down-acc.html) + +Just write clear, procedural code that feels like normal Rust. + +## Quick Example + +Here's a complete example showing preinterpret in action: + +```rust +macro_rules! create_struct_and_getters { + ( + $name:ident { $($field:ident: $ty:ty),* $(,)? } + ) => {preinterpret::stream! { + pub struct $name { + $($field: $ty,)* + } + + impl $name { + $( + pub fn #(%[get_ $field].to_ident())(&self) -> &$ty { + &self.$field + } + )* + } + }} +} + +create_struct_and_getters! { + User { name: String, age: u32 } +} +``` + +This generates: +- A `User` struct with `name` and `age` fields +- Getter methods `get_name()` and `get_age()` + +## Key Features + +- **Token streams as native values** - `%[...]` creates a stream you can manipulate +- **Expression-based** - Everything is an expression that returns a value +- **Control flow** - `if`, `for`, `while`, `loop` with `break` and `continue` +- **Flexible data types** - JavaScript-style objects `%{...}` and arrays `[...]` +- **Powerful parsing** - Parse Rust syntax with `@` patterns +- **Error handling** - `attempt { ... }` blocks for trying alternatives +- **Method chaining** - `.to_ident()`, `.to_string()`, `.to_upper_snake_case()`, etc. + +## `stream!` vs `run!` + +Preinterpret provides two macros: + +- **`stream!`** - Outputs a token stream (for use in macro output) +- **`run!`** - Evaluates to a Rust value (for compile-time computation) + +```rust +// stream! outputs tokens +let tokens = preinterpret::stream! { + struct MyStruct; +}; + +// run! evaluates to a value +const COUNT: usize = preinterpret::run! { + let mut sum = 0; + for i in 1..=10 { + sum += i; + } + sum +}; +``` + +## What's Next? + +- **[Getting Started](./getting-started/installation.md)** - Install preinterpret and create your first macro +- **[Core Concepts](./concepts/streams.md)** - Learn about streams, variables, and expressions +- **[Expression Values](./values/overview.md)** - Explore all the value types available +- **[Guides](./guides/errors.md)** - Deep dives into error handling, parsing, and debugging + +## Comparison with Other Tools + +| Feature | Preinterpret | paste | quote + syn | +|---------|--------------|-------|-------------| +| Concat idents | ✅ Explicit `.to_ident()` | ✅ Magic `[<...>]` | ❌ | +| Variables | ✅ `let x = ...` | ❌ | ✅ Rust code | +| Control flow | ✅ Built-in | ❌ | ✅ Rust code | +| Parsing | ✅ Built-in `@` syntax | ❌ | ✅ Full syn | +| Dependencies | ~1.5s compile | ~0.5s compile | ~5s compile | +| Debugging | ✅ Clear errors | ⚠️ Tricky | ⚠️ Proc macro | + +Preinterpret sits in a sweet spot: more powerful than `paste`, easier than proc macros, with faster compile times than full `syn`. diff --git a/book/src/reference/comparison.md b/book/src/reference/comparison.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..fe80f3fe --- /dev/null +++ b/book/src/reference/comparison.md @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ +# Comparison + +Documentation coming soon... + +For now, see: +- [Quick Reference](../getting-started/quick-reference.md) +- [Expression Values](../values/overview.md) diff --git a/book/src/reference/methods.md b/book/src/reference/methods.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..3eddea29 --- /dev/null +++ b/book/src/reference/methods.md @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ +# Methods + +Documentation coming soon... + +For now, see: +- [Quick Reference](../getting-started/quick-reference.md) +- [Expression Values](../values/overview.md) diff --git a/book/src/reference/operators.md b/book/src/reference/operators.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..5da5f040 --- /dev/null +++ b/book/src/reference/operators.md @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ +# Operators + +Documentation coming soon... + +For now, see: +- [Quick Reference](../getting-started/quick-reference.md) +- [Expression Values](../values/overview.md) diff --git a/book/src/values/array.md b/book/src/values/array.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..af0e9850 --- /dev/null +++ b/book/src/values/array.md @@ -0,0 +1,8 @@ +# Array + +Documentation coming soon... + +For now, see: +- [Expression Values Overview](./overview.md) +- [Expressions Concept](../concepts/expressions.md) +- [Quick Reference](../getting-started/quick-reference.md) diff --git a/book/src/values/boolean.md b/book/src/values/boolean.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..205cae46 --- /dev/null +++ b/book/src/values/boolean.md @@ -0,0 +1,8 @@ +# Boolean + +Documentation coming soon... + +For now, see: +- [Expression Values Overview](./overview.md) +- [Expressions Concept](../concepts/expressions.md) +- [Quick Reference](../getting-started/quick-reference.md) diff --git a/book/src/values/char.md b/book/src/values/char.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..9b9d1d68 --- /dev/null +++ b/book/src/values/char.md @@ -0,0 +1,8 @@ +# Char + +Documentation coming soon... + +For now, see: +- [Expression Values Overview](./overview.md) +- [Expressions Concept](../concepts/expressions.md) +- [Quick Reference](../getting-started/quick-reference.md) diff --git a/book/src/values/floats.md b/book/src/values/floats.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..290ffa9b --- /dev/null +++ b/book/src/values/floats.md @@ -0,0 +1,8 @@ +# Floats + +Documentation coming soon... + +For now, see: +- [Expression Values Overview](./overview.md) +- [Expressions Concept](../concepts/expressions.md) +- [Quick Reference](../getting-started/quick-reference.md) diff --git a/book/src/values/integers.md b/book/src/values/integers.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..c6fea6f3 --- /dev/null +++ b/book/src/values/integers.md @@ -0,0 +1,8 @@ +# Integers + +Documentation coming soon... + +For now, see: +- [Expression Values Overview](./overview.md) +- [Expressions Concept](../concepts/expressions.md) +- [Quick Reference](../getting-started/quick-reference.md) diff --git a/book/src/values/iterator.md b/book/src/values/iterator.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..3aeaeffd --- /dev/null +++ b/book/src/values/iterator.md @@ -0,0 +1,8 @@ +# Iterator + +Documentation coming soon... + +For now, see: +- [Expression Values Overview](./overview.md) +- [Expressions Concept](../concepts/expressions.md) +- [Quick Reference](../getting-started/quick-reference.md) diff --git a/book/src/values/none.md b/book/src/values/none.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..fd2e0e2e --- /dev/null +++ b/book/src/values/none.md @@ -0,0 +1,8 @@ +# None + +Documentation coming soon... + +For now, see: +- [Expression Values Overview](./overview.md) +- [Expressions Concept](../concepts/expressions.md) +- [Quick Reference](../getting-started/quick-reference.md) diff --git a/book/src/values/object.md b/book/src/values/object.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..7f2d4a92 --- /dev/null +++ b/book/src/values/object.md @@ -0,0 +1,8 @@ +# Object + +Documentation coming soon... + +For now, see: +- [Expression Values Overview](./overview.md) +- [Expressions Concept](../concepts/expressions.md) +- [Quick Reference](../getting-started/quick-reference.md) diff --git a/book/src/values/overview.md b/book/src/values/overview.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..360db31a --- /dev/null +++ b/book/src/values/overview.md @@ -0,0 +1,220 @@ +# Expression Values + +Preinterpret provides a rich set of value types that combine Rust-like and JavaScript-like semantics for maximum expressiveness in code generation. + +## Value Types + +| Type | Description | Example | +|------|-------------|---------| +| **Stream** | Token sequence | `%[struct X]` | +| **Integer** | Whole numbers | `42`, `42u32` | +| **Float** | Decimal numbers | `3.14`, `3.14f64` | +| **Boolean** | True/false | `true`, `false` | +| **Char** | Single character | `'a'`, `'\n'` | +| **String** | Text | `"hello"`, `r"raw"` | +| **Array** | Ordered collection | `[1, 2, 3]` | +| **Object** | Key-value map | `%{ name: "Alice" }` | +| **Range** | Number sequence | `0..10`, `0..=10` | +| **Iterator** | Lazy sequence | From `.into_iter()` | +| **None** | Absence of value | `None` | + +## Type System + +### Static vs Dynamic + +Preinterpret uses **type inference** for most operations: + +```rust +#{ + let x = 42; // Inferred as untyped integer + let y = 42u32; // Explicitly u32 + let z = 3.14; // Inferred as untyped float +} +``` + +### Type Coercion + +Types coerce naturally in expressions: + +```rust +#{ + let a = 42; // Untyped int + let b = 10u32; // u32 + + let c = a + b; // Coerces: both become u32 +} +``` + +### Explicit Casting + +Use `as` for explicit conversions: + +```rust +#{ + let x = 42u32; + let y = x as i64; // Convert to i64 + let z = x as int; // Convert to untyped int +} +``` + +## Value Properties + +### Ownership + +Values follow Rust-like ownership: +- Primitives (int, bool, char) are **Copy** +- Complex types (Stream, Array, Object) are **moved** + +```rust +#{ + let s = %[hello]; + let s2 = s; // s is moved + // Can't use s anymore + + let x = 42; + let y = x; // x is copied + // Can still use x +} +``` + +### Cloning + +Use `.clone()` to duplicate complex values: + +```rust +#{ + let s = %[hello]; + let s2 = s.clone(); // Both usable +} +``` + +### Mutation + +Values are immutable by default. Mutation requires explicit `.as_mut()`: + +```rust +#{ + let arr = [1, 2, 3]; + arr.as_mut().push(4); // Now arr = [1, 2, 3, 4] +} +``` + +## Common Methods + +All values support: + +```rust +.clone() // Duplicate the value +.as_mut() // Get mutable reference +.take() // Take from mutable ref, leaving None +.debug() // Debug print (compile error with value) +.to_debug_string() // Debug string representation +``` + +## Converting Between Types + +### To Stream + +Most values can convert to streams: + +```rust +%[...] // Stream literal +42.to_string() // Integer to string (not stream directly) +[1, 2].to_stream() // Array to stream (if method exists) +``` + +### To String + +```rust +"hello" // String literal +%[hello world].to_string() // Stream to string: "helloworld" +42.to_debug_string() // Integer to string: "42" +``` + +### To Ident + +Only streams convert to identifiers: + +```rust +%[MyStruct].to_ident() // Ident: MyStruct +%[get_ field].to_ident() // Ident: get_field +%[hello_world].to_ident_camel() // Ident: HelloWorld +``` + +## Iteration + +Many types are **iterable**: + +```rust +#{ + // Ranges + for i in 0..5 { } + + // Arrays + for item in [1, 2, 3] { } + + // Streams (token by token) + for token in %[a b c] { } + + // Objects (key-value pairs) + for %{ key, value } in obj { } +} +``` + +## Type-Specific Behavior + +Each type has unique capabilities: + +### Streams +- Token concatenation with `+` +- Conversion to idents/strings/literals +- Parsing with `@` patterns + +### Integers/Floats +- Arithmetic operators +- Bitwise operations +- Type suffixes (`u32`, `f64`, etc.) + +### Strings +- Concatenation with `+` +- Case conversion methods +- Interpolation in streams + +### Arrays +- Indexing: `arr[0]` +- Methods: `.push()`, `.len()` +- Destructuring: `let [a, b] = arr;` + +### Objects +- Field access: `obj.field` +- Dynamic access: `obj["field"]` +- Destructuring: `let %{ x, y } = obj;` + +### Ranges +- Iteration +- Exclusive (`..`) or inclusive (`..=`) +- Open-ended: `1..` + +## Best Practices + +1. **Use type inference** - Let preinterpret figure out types +2. **Clone explicitly** - Don't rely on implicit copying +3. **Stream for tokens** - Use streams for code generation +4. **Objects for data** - Use objects for structured data +5. **Arrays for lists** - Use arrays for ordered collections + +## Detailed References + +Explore each value type in depth: + +- [Stream](./stream.md) - Token sequences for code generation +- [Integer](./integers.md) - Whole number types +- [Float](./floats.md) - Decimal number types +- [Boolean](./boolean.md) - True and false values +- [Char](./char.md) - Single characters +- [String](./string.md) - Text values +- [Array](./array.md) - Ordered collections +- [Object](./object.md) - Key-value maps +- [Range](./range.md) - Number sequences +- [Iterator](./iterator.md) - Lazy iteration +- [None](./none.md) - Absence of value diff --git a/book/src/values/range.md b/book/src/values/range.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..037847ae --- /dev/null +++ b/book/src/values/range.md @@ -0,0 +1,8 @@ +# Range + +Documentation coming soon... + +For now, see: +- [Expression Values Overview](./overview.md) +- [Expressions Concept](../concepts/expressions.md) +- [Quick Reference](../getting-started/quick-reference.md) diff --git a/book/src/values/stream.md b/book/src/values/stream.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..ea8b08ca --- /dev/null +++ b/book/src/values/stream.md @@ -0,0 +1,31 @@ +# Stream + +Streams are the core value type in preinterpret, representing sequences of Rust tokens. + +See the [Streams concept page](../concepts/streams.md) for a comprehensive guide. + +## Quick Reference + +```rust +// Create streams +%[struct X] // Interpreted +%raw[struct X] // Raw (no interpretation) + +// Concatenate +%[hello] + %[ world] // %[hello world] + +// Convert +%[get_field].to_ident() // Identifier +%[hello].to_string() // String: "hello" +%[32 u32].to_literal() // Literal: 32u32 + +// Methods +stream.len() // Token count +stream.split(%[,]) // Split by separator +stream.is_empty() // Check if empty +``` + +## See Also + +- [Streams Concept](../concepts/streams.md) +- [Parsing](../concepts/parsing.md) diff --git a/book/src/values/string.md b/book/src/values/string.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..b9be7cb9 --- /dev/null +++ b/book/src/values/string.md @@ -0,0 +1,8 @@ +# String + +Documentation coming soon... + +For now, see: +- [Expression Values Overview](./overview.md) +- [Expressions Concept](../concepts/expressions.md) +- [Quick Reference](../getting-started/quick-reference.md)