PB language

An experimental language with Python-like syntax, explicit static types, and C99 output. It implements functions, classes, built-in containers, enums, imports, file I/O, runtime exceptions, and an initial native binding API.

def main() -> int:
    message: str = "Hello " + "World"
    print(message)
    return 0

Install Python 3.13 or later, GCC, and GNU ar, then:

python -m pip install -r requirements.txt
python run.py run examples/hello.pb
python run.py buildlib
python -m pytest -q

toc, build, and run generate C, build an executable, or build and run. Outputs go into build/. Windows users can use a portable MinGW/GCC toolchain.

The bundled Raylib library targets Windows. Build examples/ray_pong.pb, then launch build/ray_pong.exe. W/S and the arrows move paddles, Space pauses, and Escape closes. No sound files or other assets are required.

python run.py build examples/ray_pong.pb
python benchmark/pb_bench.py --quick --repeats 1

PB is a prototype, not a drop-in Python replacement. See the specification, roadmap, and branch consolidation record for current behavior, limitations, and the source work preserved from retired branches.