Naija - The Interpreter CLI

Na the main command-line tool wey dey run NaijaScript.

How to Use Am

Run naija --help make you see everything wey you fit do.

1. How to Run Your Script File

To run your NaijaScript file (e must end with .ns or .naija):

naija example.ns

2. How to Run Code Straight from Command Line

To run small code sharp sharp:

naija --eval "make x get 5 shout(x add 2)"

3. How to Send Code from Another Place

To run code wey you send from another command or file:

echo "make x get 5 shout(x add 2)" | naija -

Or:

cat your_script.ns | naija -

All the Command-Line Options

• --eval <code>, -e <code>: E go run the code wey you give am inside the quote.
• <script>: The path to the script file wey you wan run.
• -h, --help: E go show you help message.
• -V, --version: E go show you the version of naija wey you get.

Wetin Your Script File Need

• Your script file must end with .ns or .naija.
• If you use - as the script name, naija go read code from standard input.

Examples

Example Script: sum.ns

make x get 10
make y get 20
shout(x add y)

Run am like this:

naija sum.ns

Example: Run Small Code

naija --eval "make x get 2 shout(x times 3)"

If Wahala Happen (Troubleshooting)

• Script No Wan Run:
  • Check say your script file end with .ns or .naija.
• Command No Dey:
  • Make sure say the naija program dey your PATH. Check the naijaup to learn how to set am up.
  • If the wahala still dey, abeg open issue for us for GitHub.
• Piping No Dey Work:
  • Use naija - to read from standard input.