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Refactor: Make Block documentation syntax-focused
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## The Block: Unifying Objects and Functions
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In Hi, the distinction between objects and functions is eliminated. Both concepts are unified into a single, foundational structure: the **Block** (\`{}\`). A Block is a sequence of expressions that can hold data, executable code, or both, making it a powerful tool for building complex structures.
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The **Block** (\`{}\`) is Hi's foundational structure, unifying data objects and executable functions. It is a sequence of expressions that can be invoked with \`()\`.
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### As a Data Structure (Object)
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When a Block contains primarily named declarations (\`key: value\`), it behaves like a traditional object or dictionary. A \`#\` prefix denotes a private property, making it inaccessible from outside the block.
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A block can hold \`key: value\` pairs. A \`#\` prefix denotes a private property.
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\`\`\`javascript
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player: {
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\`\`\`
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### As Executable Code (Function)
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When a Block is invoked via \`()\`, its sequence of expressions is executed.
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Invoking a block with \`()\` executes its expressions. The value of the last expression is implicitly returned.
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\`\`\`javascript
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// Simple invocation
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sayHi: { _("Hi") }
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sayHi() // Invokes the block, prints "Hi"
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sayHi() // Prints "Hi"
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greet: (name) { _("Hi, " + name) }
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greet("Orion") // Prints "Hi, Orion"
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// With parameters and return value
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add: (a, b) { a + b }
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_(add(2, 3)) // Prints 5
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\`\`\`
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### The Hybrid Block: Data and Logic Combined
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The true power of Hi's design emerges when a Block contains both data declarations and executable statements. This creates a hybrid structure that can act as a stateful object, a function, or a factory for creating other objects.
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When a Block is invoked (\`()\`), its expressions are executed in sequence. Any data declarations inside are re-initialized with each call, making Blocks natural factories. The value of the Block's *last expression* is implicitly returned.
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### As a Hybrid (Factory/Class)
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A block can contain both data and logic. When invoked, its internal declarations are re-initialized, making it a natural factory. The context symbol \`@\` can be used to return the newly created instance.
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\`\`\`javascript
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// This block is a factory for creating player objects.
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createPlayer: (name) {
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// 1. Data declarations are initialized on each call
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name: name,
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hp: 100
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// 2. An action is performed
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_("Created " + name)
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// 3. The last expression returns the context (@),
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// which is the newly configured block.
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@
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@ // Return the new block instance
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}
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// Invoking the block executes its logic
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player1: createPlayer("Orion")
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// Accessing the data from the returned block
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_(player1.name) // "Orion"
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_(player1.hp) // 100
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\`\`\`
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In this example, \`createPlayer\` is a Block that, when called, configures and returns a new Block. Each call to \`createPlayer\` produces a distinct player object with its own initial state.
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### Expression Separators
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To support code golfing, expression separators within a Block are flexible. Newlines act as implicit separators, while commas (\`,\`) or semicolons (\`;\`) are required to separate expressions on the same line.
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Newlines act as implicit separators. Commas (\`,\`) or semicolons (\`;\`) are required for single-line blocks.
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\`\`\`javascript
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// Multi-line style (separators optional)
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// Multi-line
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point: {
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x: 10
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y: 20
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}
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// Single-line style (separators required)
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// Single-line
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point: { x: 10, y: 20 }
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point: { x: 10; y: 20 }
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\`\`\`
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## Arrow Expressions
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</script>
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</body>
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</html>
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