add pointers support#159
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Description
This pull request adds comprehensive support for C-style pointers to the Brainrot language, including arbitrary pointer indirection, address-of and dereference operators, pointer assignment, pointer arithmetic, and pointer-based call-by-reference. The changes span the core AST data structures, interpreter logic, and user documentation, ensuring pointers are first-class citizens throughout the system.
Pointer support in AST and interpreter:
pointer_levelfields toVariable,Parameter,Function,ReturnValue,Value, andASTNodestructs to track pointer indirection levels, and introduced theDeclaratorstruct for pointer-aware declarations. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]pvalue) to relevant union types and assignment logic, including correct handling of pointer assignment in declarations and assignments. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]OP_ADDRESS_OF,OP_DEREFERENCE) and corresponding interpreter logic. [1] [2]create_function_ex,create_parameter_ex, etc.) and updated function definition handling to support pointer return types. [1] [2]get_expression_pointer_level,evaluate_expression_pointer,evaluate_lvalue_address, etc.).Documentation updates:
Interpreter refactoring:
These changes collectively enable robust pointer functionality in Brainrot, closely mirroring C's pointer model for both variable and function handling.
Related Issue
Fixes #95
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