Onx

Onx (pronounced “Phoenix”) is a compiled language implemented in C, offering both textual and visual block-based programming, with object-oriented and functional support.

Onx is designed with a single goal in mind: to be both highly readable and genuinely powerful. It aims to lower the entry barrier for beginners while still giving experienced developers expressive tools for building complex systems.

Features

• Dual programming modes

    Write code using a clean text-based syntax
  
    Or use a visual, Scratch-like block-based interface
  

  Both representations are designed to stay in sync

• Compiled language

    Compiles to efficient output for better performance
  

• Dynamic typing

    No need to manually declare types
  

• Multi-paradigm

    Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
  
    Functional Programming (FP)
  

• Readable by design

    Simple syntax
  
    Clear structure
  
    Minimal boilerplate
  

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Program Entry Point

Every Onx program begins execution in the start function:

start(args) {
    // Your code here
}

Note

args contains command-line arguments

Warning

The start function is mandatory

start(args) {
    let name = "Akram";
    print("Hello {name} !!"); // Output: Hello Akram !!
}

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Design Philosophy

Onx is built around three core principles:

• Readability first

    Code should read naturally and be easy to understand.
  

• Power when needed

    Advanced features are available without complicating simple programs.
  

• Accessibility without limitation

    Beginners can start with blocks, professionals can write text — both target the same language.
  

Implementation

• Compiler written in C

• Visual block editor acts as an alternative frontend

• Text and block representations share the same underlying structure