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oak_zig

Module language 

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Kind definition module. Language configuration module.

§Zig Language Definition

This module contains the metadata and configuration options for the Zig language within the Oak framework.

§⚙️ Configuration

The ZigLanguage struct defines how the parser and lexer should behave to accommodate various Zig versions and language features:

pub struct ZigLanguage {}

Currently, ZigLanguage serves as a marker struct for Zig support. Future versions may include configuration for:

  • version: Target Zig version (e.g., 0.11.0, 0.12.0).
  • comptime_eval: Configures how the parser should handle or simplify complex compile-time expressions.
  • strict: When enabled, the parser enforces stricter Zig syntax rules.

§🧩 Oak Integration

By implementing the Language trait, this module provides the glue that connects:

  • TokenType: Defined in the lexer module, covering keywords, operators, and literals.
  • ElementType: Defined in the parser module, representing functions, comptime blocks, and expressions.
  • TypedRoot: Defined in the ast module, providing a strongly-typed view of the Zig source file.

This centralization allows the Oak framework to handle generic tasks like incremental parsing and LSP support while remaining deeply aware of Zig’s unique syntax and systems-oriented features.

Structs§

ZigLanguage
Zig language configuration.