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== HandyC Programming Language Specification ==
This section provides the full specification for the HandyC programming language, including its features, syntax, and examples.

=== Overview ===
HandyC is a lightweight programming language designed for ease of use and efficiency. It is particularly suited for beginners and small projects.

=== Features ===
* **Simple Syntax**: Easy to read and write, making it accessible for new programmers.
* **Dynamic Typing**: Variables can hold values of any type without explicit declaration.
* **Built-in Functions**: HandyC includes a set of built-in functions for common tasks.

=== Code Samples ===

==== Sample 1: Hello World ====
This example demonstrates the basic syntax of HandyC by printing "Hello, World!" to the console.

<code>
print("Hello, World!");
</code>

==== Sample 2: Variable Declaration and Usage ====
This example shows how to declare variables and use them in expressions.

<code>
var name = "Alice";
var age = 30;

print("Name: " + name);
print("Age: " + age);
</code>

==== Sample 3: Function Definition ====
This example illustrates how to define and call a function in HandyC.

<code>
function greet(user) {
return "Hello, " + user + "!";
}

var message = greet("Bob");
print(message); // Output: Hello, Bob!
</code>

=== Control Structures ===
HandyC supports various control structures for flow control.

==== If Statement ====
<code>
var number = 10;

if (number > 0) {
print("Positive number");
} else {
print("Non-positive number");
}
</code>

==== For Loop ====
<code>
for (var i = 0; i < 5; i++) {
print("Iteration: " + i);
}
</code>

=== Built-in Functions ===
HandyC includes several built-in functions for common operations.

==== Function: print ====
* '''Description:''' Outputs a string to the console.
* '''Usage:'''
<code>
print("Your message here");
</code>

==== Function: input ====
* '''Description:''' Reads a line of input from the user.
* '''Usage:'''
<code>
var userInput = input("Enter something: ");
print("You entered: " + userInput);
</code>

=== Conclusion ===
HandyC is designed to be a straightforward and efficient programming language for beginners. Its simple syntax and built-in functions make it an excellent choice for small projects and learning programming concepts. For more information, please refer to the official documentation.

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