METAx CLI

This document outlines the specifications for METALS, an intermediate programming language designed to facilitate the translation of high-level source code to machine code. METALS aims to provide a platform-independent representation that allows for efficient code optimization and generation.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

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2. Syntax

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3. Semantics

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4. Data Types

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5. Operators

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6. Control Flow

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7. Functions

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8. Memory Management

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9. Built-in Functions

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10. Standard Library

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11. Toolchain Integration

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12. Example Code

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13. Appendix

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Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Syntax 3. Semantics 4. Data Types 5. Operators 6. Control Flow 7. Functions 8. Memory Management 9. Built-in Functions 10. Standard Library 11. Toolchain Integration 12. Example Code 13. Appendix