Andorra Kernel Language (AKL) is a programming language developed for educational purposes and as a basis for Andorra Integrated Development Environment (IDE). AKL is a simple, yet expressive, high-level language designed to facilitate learning and understanding of programming concepts. It provides a set of comprehensive features, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced programmers.
As a kernel language, AKL serves as the core of the Andorra IDE, which includes additional components like the Andorra 2D Drawing Toolkit (ADT). ADT augments the capabilities of AKL by providing a graphical user interface (GUI) framework that enables users to create rich, interactive visual applications.
AKL is designed to have a straightforward, intuitive syntax that promotes readability and ease of understanding, making it ideal for introductory programming courses. It supports essential programming constructs such as variables, control structures (i.e., loops and conditionals), functions, and simple data types like integers, floating-point numbers, and strings.
Furthermore, AKL offers a range of abstraction mechanisms like arrays, records, and sets to facilitate data manipulation and organization. It also supports event-driven programming, allowing users to respond to user interactions and system events effectively. AKL further enhances the development process by providing robust debugging features, including breakpoints and variable inspection.
Overall, Andorra Kernel Language offers a beginner-friendly and versatile environment for learning and experimenting with programming concepts, making it a suitable platform for both educational purposes and the development of simple, visually-driven applications.
