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This PR implements the complete Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) framework for Music Blocks 4 Program Engine as discussed in Week 1 of the GSoC project. The implementation provides a comprehensive type-safe foundation for representing, constructing, and manipulating Music Blocks programs
The work initally was started on replit.

What's Implemented

Core AST Architecture

  • Complete inheritance hierarchy with proper TypeScript typing
  • ASTNodeBase as root class (only class with "Base" suffix following naming conventions)
  • Abstract base classes for all major AST categories (Program, Block, Statement, Expression, etc.)
  • Immutable properties with getter/setter patterns for encapsulation
  • Type safety with runtime type identification for all nodes

Expression System

  • Literal Expressions: NumericLiteralExpression, StringLiteralExpression, BooleanLiteralExpression
  • Operator Expressions: UnaryOperatorExpression, BinaryOperatorExpression with comprehensive operator support
  • Complex Expressions: FunctionCallExpression, MemberExpression, ArrayExpression, DictExpression
  • Identifier System: IdentifierExpression for variable/function references

Statement Framework

  • Simple Statements: Variable declarations/assignments, function calls, jump statements
  • Compound Statements: Context statements, branch/conditional logic, loops, sequence operations
  • Control Flow: If-then-else branches, pattern matching, iteration/condition loops
  • Context Management: Modifying and declarative context statements for Music Blocks semantics

Function & Program Structure

  • Program Declaration: Top-level container for function declarations
  • Thread Functions: Auto-executed entry points (e.g., "Start" blocks)
  • Custom Functions: User-defined reusable functions with parameters
  • Block System: Statement containers with proper scope management

Testing Implementation

Test Suite Structure

Located in src/sample/:

  1. Basic Functionality Tests (simple-test.ts)

    • Tests fundamental AST node creation and property access
    • Verifies inheritance hierarchy and type system
    • Validates getter/setter patterns
  2. Program Construction Tests (program-test.ts)

    • Tests complete Music Blocks program assembly
    • Validates nested structures and complex relationships
  3. AST Structure Tests (astTest.ts)

    • Comprehensive AST tree visualization
    • Node counting and statistics
    • Type distribution analysis

How to Test

Run Tests

ts-node sample/program-test.ts

Expected Output

  • All AST nodes create successfully with proper types
  • Program statistics show correct node counts and relationships
  • JSON serialization works for debugging and inspection
  • Complex nested structures build without errors

Week 1 Objectives - COMPLETED

As discussed in Week 1:

  1. ✅ Technical Specification: Complete AST hierarchy defined with proper inheritance
  2. ✅ Class Interfaces: All abstract base classes implemented with correct relationships
  3. ✅ Concrete Classes: All Music Blocks constructs implemented as concrete classes
  4. ✅ AST Building Examples: Real program construction demonstrated step-by-step
  5. ✅ Inheritance Validation: Proper parent-child relationships following mentor guidance

This PR establishes the complete AST framework foundation for Music Blocks 4, enabling all subsequent development phases of the program engine.

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@meganindya Please have a look

@meganindya meganindya changed the title feat(program): Add Abstract classes GSoC/DMP 2025 Week 1: feat(program): Add Abstract classes Jun 19, 2025
@meganindya meganindya merged commit b305224 into develop Jun 19, 2025
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@meganindya meganindya added the gsoc Prospective task for GSoC label Jun 19, 2025
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