Building a Programming Language Where M&M Candy Grids Represent Executable Code
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Summary
The article describes the creation of a unique programming language where programs are represented as physical arrangements of M&M candies on a grid. The author built a complete system including a renderer, photo decoder, abstract syntax tree (AST) parser, and execution trace functionality. The language treats candy patterns as executable code, with different colors and positions representing different operations and data. The article includes an interactive interpreter embedded within the post, allowing readers to experiment with the candy-based programming concept.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledWhat if a little pile of M&Ms on a table was a real program?
I mean literally. Imagine you arrange M&M-like candies into a specific pattern, that pattern is executable code.
I built a tiny programming language where programs are candy grids, complete with a renderer, photo decoder, AST tree, and execution trace.
It all started when...
Alright story time. Featuring inline interactive interpreter embedded right inside this post.
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