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# Norm Norm is a statically typed, application-oriented programming language with familiar syntax and explicit semantics. Use `class` for identity, `value` for data, `enum` for alternatives, `interface` for capabilities, and `ref` for controlled aliasing. Explore the [language tour](https://normlanguage.github.io/Norm/learn/) through executable examples. ```norm main() { printLine("Hello, Norm") } ``` [Run this example](norm/tests/docs/showcase/simple.norm) · [Explore application examples](https://github.com/normlanguage/examples) ## Start here - **Learn the language:** follow the [learning path](https://normlanguage.github.io/Norm/learn/). - **Get the tools:** download the CLI and matching VS Code extension from [releases](https://github.com/normlanguage/Norm/releases). See the [distribution guide](docs/design/distribution-source-build.md) for source builds. - **Build an application:** use [examples](https://github.com/normlanguage/examples) and discover packages through the [registry](https://github.com/normlanguage/registry). **Active development.** Check the [current status](https://normlanguage.github.io/Norm/status) and [version index](https://normlanguage.github.io/Norm/versions/) for delivered capabilities and implementation boundaries. ## Norm ecosystem These repositories are the canonical entry points around the language: | Entry point | Purpose | | --- | --- | | [Awesome Norm](https://github.com/normlanguage/awesome-norm) | Applications and high-level libraries built with Norm | | [Norm Skill](https://github.com/normlanguage/Norm-Skill) | Reference-driven guidance for coding agents | | [Examples](https://github.com/normlanguage/examples) | Integration acceptance and runnable application fixtures | | [Package Standards](https://github.com/normlanguage/package-standards) | Maintenance and delivery requirements for packages | | [Registry](https://github.com/normlanguage/registry) | Module ownership, immutable releases, and shared package automation | ## Work on Norm This repository contains the language specification, compiler and CLI, standard library, VS Code extension, documentation, and tests. Application examples and ecosystem acceptance live in [examples](https://github.com/normlanguage/examples); adapter packages are maintained independently in the [Norm organization](https://github.com/normlanguage). | Source | Entry point | | --- | --- | | Compiler, runtime, and CLI | [cli/compiler](cli/compiler/) | | Editor extension | [cli/extensions/vscode](cli/extensions/vscode/) | | Standard library | [norm/stdlib](norm/stdlib/) | | Executable language tests | [norm/tests](norm/tests/) | | Documentation and checked examples | [docs](docs/) · [norm/tests/docs](norm/tests/docs/) | Read the [compiler architecture](https://normlanguage.github.io/Norm/spec/compiler-design), [implementation strategy](https://normlanguage.github.io/Norm/design/implementation-strategy), and [contribution guide](https://normlanguage.github.io/Norm/community). Report problems with a minimal example in [Issues](https://github.com/normlanguage/Norm/issues). ## License [MPL-2.0](LICENSE). See [licensing scope and source availability](LICENSING.md).