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| Paradigm | Esoteric, multi-paradigm (imperative, functional, joke) |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Thomas ("MelodyVox") |
| First appeared | 2025 |
| Platform | Cross-platform |
| OS | Any (theoretically) |
| Filename extensions | .ssp |
| Influenced by | |
| Python, Lua, LOLCODE, Brainfuck | |
| Influenced | |
| None | |
SqueakSpeak is an esoteric programming language created in 2025 by Thomas ("MelodyVox"). Designed as a humorous and lighthearted approach to programming, it incorporates affectionate terminology and playful syntax. The language introduces whimsical keywords such as Squeak (for output), Cuddle (for variable assignment), and Peek (for conditional logic).
Though largely impractical for serious development, SqueakSpeak provides a novel take on programming, focusing on engagement, accessibility, and sheer entertainment. The official development environment, SqueakIDE, includes syntax highlighting, friendly error messages, and animated visual effects.
History
[edit]SqueakSpeak was conceptualized as a joke language in early 2025, inspired by the growing trend of esoteric programming languages like Brainfuck and LOLCODE. Designed to replace traditional programming constructs with affectionate and engaging terminology, the language was created to bring a sense of joy and playfulness to coding.
Development of SqueakSpeak utilized ANTLR and csly, tools for creating parsers and compilers. The initial implementation aimed to compile SqueakSpeak to an intermediate bytecode representation, making it theoretically executable on multiple platforms.
Language design
[edit]SqueakSpeak follows a dynamically typed structure with high-level syntax. While it retains essential programming features such as variable declarations, loops, and functions, it does so using an unconventional, affectionate vocabulary.
The language enforces a strict "hugging policy," requiring code blocks to be enclosed within curly braces (`{}`), referred to as "safe spaces."
Syntax
[edit]Below is an example of a simple SqueakSpeak program that prints "Hello, little mouse!" to the console:
Squeak "Hello, little mouse!";
A more advanced example involving variable assignments and conditional statements:
Cuddle mood = "happy";
Peek (mood == "happy") {
Squeak "You're doing great!";
} Purr {
Squeak "Sending virtual hugs!";
}
Key syntax elements include:
- Cuddle – Declares a variable.
- Peek – Acts as an `if` statement.
- Purr – Serves as an `else` clause.
- Listen(variable); – Captures user input.
- SnuggleObject – Defines an object.
- Nuzzle – Implements loop structures.
- FluffMagic – Defines a function.
- PawReturn – Returns a function value.
Implementations
[edit]An official SqueakSpeak implementation is currently in development, including both an interpreter and compiler. The companion IDE, SqueakIDE, provides:
- Syntax highlighting with color-coded keywords.
- Real-time error checking with friendly feedback.
- Customizable themes and interactive animations.
See also
[edit]External links
[edit]- [[1](https://melodymakesmistakes.com) Official Website] (planned)
- [[2](https://github.com/ThomasBeHappy/SqueakSpeak) GitHub Repository]
