Setup Guide

Prepare your BornomalaScript environment, editor, and terminal before writing your first program.

Setup

Before you start coding, it helps to set up your environment properly. A good setup reduces errors and makes it easier to follow the rest of the lessons.

This page explains the basics of preparing your editor, terminal, and compiler workflow.

What to Prepare

Make sure you have:

  • The BornomalaScript compiler installed
  • A terminal or Command Prompt you can open quickly
  • A text editor or VS Code installed
  • A folder where you can save your practice files

Use this simple routine every time you practice:

  1. Create a new .bs file
  2. Write one small example
  3. Save the file
  4. Run it from the terminal
  5. Read the output before changing anything

This helps you learn by testing each idea one at a time.

File Naming

Use clear file names so you can find your examples later.

Good examples:

  • hello.bs
  • variables.bs
  • numbers.bs
  • conditions.bs

Clear naming matters more as your projects grow.

Editor Tips

If you use VS Code:

  • Open the folder that contains your .bs files
  • Keep each lesson in a separate file
  • Save often while you learn
  • Restart the editor if language support does not appear immediately

Terminal Tips

When you run programs from the terminal:

  • Make sure you are in the correct folder
  • Check the file name carefully
  • Read errors instead of ignoring them
  • Open a fresh terminal if PATH changes were made

Why Setup Matters

Many beginner problems are not caused by the code itself. They happen because the file was not saved, the terminal is in the wrong folder, or the compiler path is not ready.

Taking a few minutes to set up properly saves a lot of time later.

Next Step

After setup, move on to the installation guide and then the basics lessons.

Start with Installation, then open Hello World.