Setting Up MowaLang in VS Code

This guide will walk you through setting up MowaLang in VS Code using our custom Mowa-Lang extension. You’ll learn how to install the extension, run MowaLang code, and take advantage of features like syntax highlighting and autocompletion. Let’s get started, mowa!

Prerequisites

Before diving in, ensure you’ve installed MowaLang on your system. Follow the Installation Guide to install the appropriate script for your operating system (Windows, Linux, or macOS). Make sure to run the installation scripts in admin or sudo mode for proper setup.

Installing the MowaLang VS Code Extension

To enhance your MowaLang coding experience in VS Code, install our official MowaLang extension. It provides syntax highlighting, autocompletions, and more, making it easier to write code!

Step-by-Step Installation

1. Open VS Code: Launch Visual Studio Code on your computer.

2. Go to Extensions: Click the Extensions icon in the Activity Bar (or press Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X).

3. Search for MowaLang: In the Extensions view, type “MowaLang” in the search bar.

4. Install the Extension: Find the “MowaLang” extension (published by [Pradeep Varma]), and click Install.

5. Verify Installation: Once installed, the extension activates automatically for files with the .mowa extension. You’ll see the MowaLang logo in the status bar when editing .mowa files.

Extension Features

The MowaLang extension makes coding in VS Code a breeze with these features:

• Logo Recognition: Save your file with a .mowa extension, and the MowaLang logo appears, confirming the file type.
• Syntax Highlighting: Enjoy colorful highlighting for MowaLang’s Telugu-based syntax, like mowa, idhi, okavela,enchuko and more.
• Autocompletions: Get suggestions for MowaLang keywords and constructs as you type, speeding up your coding.
• CodeLens: See inline actions above your code to run it directly in VS Code.

Running MowaLang Code

After installing MowaLang and the VS Code extension, you’re ready to run your code. Since the CodeLens “Run” button isn’t active yet, you’ll use the terminal to execute your .mowa files. Here’s how:

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Create a MowaLang File:

   • Open VS Code and create a new file.

   • Save it with a .mowa extension (e.g., hello.mowa).

   • Write some MowaLang code, like this “Hello World” example:

     mowa "Hello, MowaLang!";

2. Open the Terminal:

   • In VS Code, open the integrated terminal.

3. Navigate to Your File’s Directory:

   • Use the cd command to go to the folder containing your .mowa file. For example:

     cd path/to/your/folder

4. Run the Code:

   • Execute the MowaLang file using the mowa command:

     mowa hello.mowa

5. View the Output:

   • If successful, you’ll see the output (e.g., “Hello, MowaLang!”) and possibly a movie dialogue like “Prabhas: ‘Jai Maahishmathi!’”.
   • If there’s an error, check the terminal for details (e.g., syntax issues).

6. Example Code:

Now that you’ve learned how to run MowaLang code in VS Code, the next step is exploring how to use CLI flags to enhance your workflow.