Klyn Documentation
Tutorial API Reference
Static typing Compiled execution Python-like readability Performance-focused runtime

Klyn Language Documentation

Klyn is a statically typed language designed to keep source code compact without sacrificing explicit structure, predictable typing, or fast execution. This documentation is split in two: a serious tutorial for learning the language, and an API reference for exploring the standard library in detail.

Choose Your Entry Point

Tutorial

Start here if you want to learn Klyn syntax, typing rules, control flow, classes, generics, exceptions, and the standard collection literals in a coherent order.

API Reference

Browse the generated reference for packages, types, members, and examples from the standard library. Use this once you know the language basics and need precise library details.

Quick Start

If you already know typed languages, jump straight to the first runnable Klyn script and the execution model.

What Klyn Looks Like
A complete example
const LIMIT as Int = 5

def describe(value as Int) as String:
    return "small" if value < LIMIT else "large"

class Counter:
    public property current as Int = 0

    public tick() as Void:
        this.current++

counter = Counter()
while counter.current < LIMIT:
    counter.tick()

print(describe(counter.current))
Core rules to remember
  • Klyn is always typed. Inference is common, but the inferred type stays fixed.
  • Only the klyn package is imported by default. Other packages or qualified types must be imported explicitly.
  • Imports belong at module level. You do not import packages inside a function or a class.
  • Blocks start after : and use spaces for indentation. Tabs are rejected.
  • Public top-level types follow their package path and file name strictly.
Suggested Learning Path

1. Foundations

Start with Getting Started, Lexical Structure, and Packages and Imports, then Coding Conventions.

2. Core Syntax

Learn Typing, Expressions, Statements, and Functions.

3. Types and OOP

Continue with Classes, Properties, Inheritance, Generics, and Exceptions.

4. Advanced Topics

Finish with SQL Database Access, ORM and Entities, and Reflection.