Introduction

Nex is a versatile language designed to simplify coding for a variety of applications. Below will show you how to use the language to its fullest.

Syntax

// Define a variable
set x = 10

Examples

// Basic Hello World In 2 Ways
start nex main {
    helloWorld // run the script
}
start nex helloWorld {
    say "Hello, world!" // Say Hello, world!
}
// OR
start nex main {
    helloWorld // Run the script
}
start nex helloWorld {
    set string = "Hello, world!" // set the string
    say "${string}" // Say the string
}

Standard Functions

List of Nex standard functions:

Basic Output Functions

• say "" - Outputs text to the console.
• start nex nexName - Creates a new nex with a specified name.
• start nex main - This is where you put all of your nexes, as they execute here.

Variable Functions

• set anyName = whateveryouwant - Same as const in JavaScript.
• read file 'filename.fileextension' as anyVariable - Allows you to get the full content of any file into a variable.

Network Functions

• fetch "jsonurl" as anyVariable - Allows you to get any part of a JSON URL.

Utility Functions

List of Nex utility functions:

Date and Time Functions

• now() - Gets the current time in ISO.
• currentTime() - Gets the current time in DD/MM/YYYY MM:HH.

Math Functions

• random(min, max) - Generates a random number within the specified range.
• average(...args) - Averages any number of numbers.
• round(number, placeValue) - Rounds any number to the specified place value.
• factorial(num) - Gets the factorial of the specified number.
• clamp(num, min, max) - Clamps a specified number into the specified range.
• isEven(number) - Checks if the specified number is even.
• isOdd(number) - Checks if the specified number is odd.

String Functions

• toUpper(string) - Turns the entire string upper-case.
• toLower(string) - Turns the entire string lower-case.
• truncate(string, length) - Truncates a string to a specified length.
• capitalize(string) - Capitalizes a specified string.
• reverse(string) - Reverses a string.
• isPalindrome(string) - Checks if a string is a palindrome.
• stringIncludes(string, substring) - Checks if the specified string has a specified substring.

Color Functions

• hexToRgb(hex) - Converts a hex color to RGB.
• rgbToHex(rgb) - Converts RGB to hex.
• randomColor() - Generates a random color in RGB.

File Functions

• fileSize(path) - Finds the file size of the specified file.
• getFileExtension(path) - Gets the extension of a specified file.

Miscellaneous Functions

• newUuid() - Generates a randomized UUID.
• isValidEmail(email) - Checks if the specified email is valid.
• numberWithCommas(num) - Adds commas to numbers.
• getRandomElement(string) - Gets a random character from a string.

Packages

Packages can be installed by simply running the installer and entering the name of the desired package. To create a package, follow these steps:

Creating a Package

1. Create a folder within nex_packages with your desired folder name.
2. Create main.nex and PACKAGEINFO files within that folder.
3. Define the nexes you want within your main.nex file.
4. Fill out the PACKAGEINFO file with the following structure:

packageinfo: {
    name: 'packagename';
    description: 'packagedescription';
    author: 'yournameoralias';
}

FAQ

Find answers to common questions about Nex.