Glossary Vitte

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This glossary centralizes the basic concepts to avoid redefining them in each chapter.

• int: type of signed integers, used for calculations without decimal places.
• string: text type.
• bool: logical type (true or false).
• proc: declaration of a procedure with inputs and output type.
• entry: executable entry point of the program.
• let: creation of a local variable.
• set: update of an existing variable.
• if: conditional custody.
• match: branch selection according to a value form.
• case: branch of a match.
• otherwise: backup branch of a match.
• give: immediate return from a branch.
• return: End of execution with an exit code.
• form: Named data structure.
• pick: closed variant type.

Reading Tip: If you are stuck on a keyword during a chapter, come back here, then return to the example immediately.