Data Structures#

Object#

Description: The base type for all other types. Every variable is of type Object, meaning any variable of any specific type is also an Object.
Symbol: {}
Technical Details: All types, including those defined under Number, Text, Boolean, Map, Blob, Time, and Null, are derived from Object.
Usage: Used as a generic base class for all other types.
Example:
```
Object myObject = {};
```

Description: Groups of objects, such as arrays, lists, or sets.
Symbol: []
Technical Details: Collections allow for the storage and manipulation of multiple items in a single structure.
Usage: Used for storing and working with multiple items.
Example:
```
Int[] numbers = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
```

Description: A collection of unique elements without duplicates.
Symbol: [,]
Technical Details: Sets ensure that each element is unique and provide efficient membership tests.
Usage: Used for storing distinct elements and performing set operations like union, intersection, and difference.

Example:

Set[Int] uniqueNumbers = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5];

Description: An ordered list of elements, which can be of different types. Tuples are typically used to group multiple values together and can be immutable, depending on the programming language.
Symbol: (,)
Technical Details: Tuples are indexed, starting from zero, and can hold a fixed number of elements. They are often used to return multiple values from a function or to group related data together.
Usage: Used to store a collection of values of potentially different types. Commonly used in function return types and for grouping related values.
Example:
```
(String, Int) person = ("Alice", 30);
```

Description: Key-value pairs, such as dictionaries or hash maps.
Symbol: {,}
Technical Details: Maps allow for the efficient retrieval of values based on keys.
Usage: Used for associative arrays and similar structures where key-based access is needed.

Example:

Map[String, Int] ageMap = {"Alice": 30,  "Bob": 25}

Description: Enumerated type, representing a fixed set of named values.
Symbol: <>
Technical Details: Enums provide a way to define a set of named constants.
Usage: Used for variables that can only take one out of a small set of possible values.

Example:

Enum Day {
    Monday,
    Tuesday,
    Wednesday,
    Thursday,
    Friday,
    Saturday,
    Sunday
}