This project provides dt, a concatenative programming language designed for fast, readable scripting in Unix-like environments. It aims to simplify common command-line tasks and data manipulation within pipes, offering an alternative to shell scripting for more complex operations.

How It Works

dt is a concatenative, stack-based language with an imperative feel, implemented in Zig. It excels at processing streams of data, allowing users to define custom commands and pipe them together. Its syntax is concise, with features like implicit printing and a REPL for interactive use, making it suitable for both quick scripts and more involved command-line utilities.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Install via package managers (e.g., brew install dt) or from source. See https://dt.plplumbing/user-guide/install.html.
• Recommended: rlwrap for an enhanced REPL experience.
• Basic usage: seq 3 | dt rev pls

Highlighted Details

• Supports shebang scripting for standalone .dt files.
• Interactive REPL mode for experimentation.
• Concise syntax with shorthands for common operations like printing.
• Implemented in Zig, with a focus on performance and memory management.

Maintenance & Community

• Discuss dt on Discord: https://discord.gg/z4f2j33
• Project author: J.R. Hill (https://github.com/booniepepper)

Licensing & Compatibility

• Distributed under the 3-Clause BSD License.
• Permissive license suitable for commercial use and integration into closed-source projects.

Limitations & Caveats

The dt User Guide is still in progress, and the current implementation is described as fairly naive.